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Solving Problems

Dell™ OptiPlex™ 740 Systems

User's Guide

Troubleshooting Tips

Memory Problems

Battery Problems

Mouse Problems

Card Problems

Network Problems

Drive Problems

Power Problems

E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

Printer Problems

Keyboard Problems

Restoring Default Settings

Fan Problems

Serial or Parallel Device Problems

Lockups and Software Problems

Sound and Speaker Problems

Media Card Reader Problems

Video and Monitor Problems

 

 

Troubleshooting Tips

Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer:

If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed.

If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.

If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s).

If an error message occurs in a program, see the program's documentation.

Battery Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.

CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

Replace the battery — If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).

Card Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

Check the card seating and cable —

1.Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait 10 to 20 seconds, and then remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover for mini tower computers, or Removing the Computer Cover for desktop computers).

2.Ensure that each card is firmly seated in its connector. Reseat any loose cards.

3.Ensure that all cables are firmly connected to their corresponding connectors on the cards. If any cables appear loose, reconnect them.

For instructions on which cables should be attached to specific connectors on a card, see the card's documentation.

4.Close the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then

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Dell DCCY, DCSM, 740-MT, 740-DT manual Solving Problems, Troubleshooting Tips, Battery Problems, Card Problems

740-DT, 740-MT, DCCY, 740, DCSM specifications

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