Light Pattern

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

 

 

 

 

A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has

Reseat all power and data cables.

 

occurred.

 

A possible USB failure has occurred.

Reinstall all USB devices and check all cable connections.

No memory modules are detected.

• If two or more memory modules are

 

installed, remove the modules (see

 

"Removing Memory" on page 93), then

 

reinstall one module (see "Installing

 

Memory" on page 92) and restart the

 

computer. If the computer starts normally,

 

continue to install additional memory

 

modules (one at a time) until you have

 

identified a faulty module or reinstalled all

 

modules without error.

 

• If available, install working memory of the

 

same type into your computer (see

 

"Installing Memory" on page 92).

 

• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see

 

"Contacting Dell" on page 179).

 

 

Memory modules are detected, but a memory

• Ensure that no special requirements for

configuration or compatibility error has

memory module/connector placement exist

occurred.

(see "Memory" on page 90).

 

• Ensure that the memory you are using is

 

supported by your computer (see "Memory"

 

on page 161).

 

• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see

 

"Contacting Dell" on page 179).

 

 

Troubleshooting

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XPS 720, 720 specifications

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