Sound and Speaker Problems

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No sound from speakers

49

No sound from headphones

50

Video and Monitor Problems

50

If the screen is blank

50

If the screen is difficult to read

51

3 Troubleshooting Tools

Diagnostic Lights

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Dell Diagnostics

56

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

56

Drivers

57

What Is a Driver?

57

Identifying Drivers

58

Reinstalling Drivers

58

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

59

Restoring Your Operating System

59

Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore

60

Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec

61

4 Removing and Installing Parts

Before You Begin

63

Recommended Tools

63

Turn Off Your Computer

63

Before Working Inside Your Computer

64

Front View of the Computer

65

Back View of the Computer

67

Removing the Computer Cover

68

Inside View of Your Computer

70

System Board Components

71

Contents

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