Power Problems | 43 |
Printer Problems | 44 |
Scanner Problems | 45 |
Sound and Speaker Problems | 46 |
No sound from speakers | 46 |
No sound from headphones | 47 |
Video and Monitor Problems | 47 |
If the screen is blank | 47 |
If the screen is difficult to read | 48 |
3Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Diagnostic Lights | 49 |
Dell Diagnostics | 52 |
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu | 52 |
Drivers | 53 |
What Is a Driver? | 53 |
Identifying Drivers | 53 |
Reinstalling Drivers | 54 |
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities | 55 |
Restoring Your Operating System | 55 |
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore | 56 |
Using Dell PC Restore | 57 |
Using the Operating System CD | 59 |
4 Removing and Installing Parts | 61 |
Before You Begin | 61 |
Recommended Tools | 61 |
Turning Off Your Computer | 61 |
Before Working Inside Your Computer | 62 |
Removing the Computer Cover | 63 |
Inside View of Your Computer | 64 |
System Board Components | 65 |
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