Power
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PC will not turn on | PC is not securely connected to | Ensure that cables connecting the PC to the external power |
or start. | an external power source. | source are plugged in properly. |
| Monitor is not connected or is | Connect the monitor to the PC, plug it in, and turn it on. |
| not on. |
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| Line voltage selection switch is | Set the line voltage selection switch to the correct setting for |
| not in the proper position for | your country/region, or refer to the Warranty and Support |
| your country/region | Guide to contact Support. |
| (115VAC/230VAC). |
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| Wall outlet is defective. | Test the outlet by connecting a different electrical device to |
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| the outlet. |
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| Wrong memory modules were | Reinstall the old memory to return your PC to its original state. |
| used in an upgrade, or memory | Refer to the Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. |
| modules were installed in the |
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| wrong location. |
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| Hard disk drive is damaged. | Press the Help ? button on the keyboard to open the Help and |
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| Support Center, or refer to the Warranty and Support Guide |
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| to contact Support for replacement details. |
| After an upgrade or repair, the | Reseat drive power, data, and power supply cables. See the |
| drive power, data, or power | Upgrading and Servicing Guide for instructions. |
| supply cables may not be |
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| properly connected. |
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Invalid system disk | A diskette has been left in the | When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the |
or | drive during startup. | spacebar. The PC should start up. |
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disk error |
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message displays |
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PC appears locked | PC is not working. | Press and hold the On button until the PC turns off. |
up and won’t turn off |
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when the On button |
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is pressed. |
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PC powered off | The unit temperature was | Unit is in an exceedingly hot environment. Let it cool down. |
automatically. | exceeded. | Ensure PC air vents are not blocked and internal fan is |
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| running. Note that your PC may not have an internal fan. |
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| The unit temperature was | Replace cover or access panel, and let the PC cool down |
| exceeded because the PC was | before attempting to turn on power to the PC. |
| functioning with the cover or |
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| access panel removed. |
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| Processor or system fan has | Refer to the Warranty and Support Guide to contact Support |
| failed. | for replacement details. Note that your PC may not have an |
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| internal fan. |