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When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the
Main
Menu
screen. To exit
the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the
Main
Menu
screen.
Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for
running the test.
Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected
device.
The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information
for all devices from system setup, memory, and various
internal tests, and it displays the information in the
device list in the left pane of the screen. The device list
may not display the names of all the components
installed on your computer or all devices attached to your
computer.
Parameters Allows you to customize the test by changing the test
settings.
ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE —Click the Start button and click
My Computer. If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus
software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing
the drive.
TEST THE DRIVE —
• Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective.
• Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.
CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK —
See
the Dell Inspiron Help file (see page10).
ENSURE THAT THE CD IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE
CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS
Tab Function