DellLatitude™ E6400 XFR Service Manual

 

System board failure has

Contact Dell Support.

 

occurred.

 

 

 

 

 

A possible processor failure

Reseat the processor (see Processor Module).

 

has occurred.

If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.

 

 

 

 

A possible graphics

Reseat any installed graphics cards.

 

card/video failure has

If available, install a working graphics card into your

 

occurred.

computer.

 

 

If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.

 

A possible LCD failure has

Reseat the LCD cable (see Display

 

occurred.

Assembly).

 

 

If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.

 

 

 

 

System failed on hard drive

Reseat the hard drive (see Hard Drive).

 

initialization.

If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.

 

 

 

 

System failed in

If you have added any plug-in hardware with an

 

Option ROM initialization.

option ROM, try removing or reseating it.

 

 

If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.

 

A possible modem failure

If available, install a working modem into your

 

has occurred.

computer.

 

 

If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.

 

 

 

1.1.2Hardware Troubleshooter

If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.

Microsoft® Windows® XP:

1.Click StartHelp and Support.

2.Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press <Enter> to start the search.

3.In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter.

4.In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.

Microsoft Windows Vista®:

1.Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support.

2.Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press <Enter> to start the search.

3.In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.

1.1.3Dell Diagnostics

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in Solving Problems, and then run the Dell Diagnostics before contacting Dell for assistance.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media provided with your computer.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer.

NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on Dell computers.

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Dell E6400 XFR service manual Hardware Troubleshooter, Click Start→ Help and Support, When to Use the Dell Diagnostics