Dell DCSEA Before You Call, Contacting Dell, Diagnostic Checklist, Visit support.dell.com

Getting Help

Before You Call

NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. You may also be asked for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of your computer).

Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is available.

Diagnostic Checklist

•Name:

•Date:

•Address:

•Phone number:

•Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer):

•Express Service Code:

•Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician):

•Operating system and version:

•Devices:

•Expansion cards:

•Are you connected to a network? Yes /No

•Network, version, and network adapter:

•Programs and versions:

See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer’s start-up files. If the computer is connected to

a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell.

•Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code:

•Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed:

Contacting Dell

For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).

NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Dell provides several online and telephone- based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.

Getting Help

To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:

1.Visit support.dell.com.

2.Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.

3.Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.

4.Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

5.Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.

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