Dell 8600 manual If You Drop or Damage Your Computer, Resolving Other Technical Problems

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13Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you removed.

14Replace the battery.

15Turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly.

NOTE: See page 159 for information on your warranty coverage.

If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact

Dell (see page 139).

If You Drop or Damage Your Computer

1Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 42).

2Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet.

3Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer.

4Remove and reinstall the battery.

5Turn on the computer.

NOTE: See page 159 for information on your warranty coverage.

If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact

Dell (see page 139).

Resolving Other Technical Problems

GO T O T H E DE L L S U P P O R T W E B S I T E — Go to support.dell.com for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. See page 138 for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell.

E-M A I L DE L L — Go to support.dell.com and then click E-Mail Dell in the Communicate list. Send an e-mail message to Dell about your problem; you can expect to receive an e-mail message from Dell within hours. See page 138 for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell.

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