Solving computer problems

Chapter 2. Solving computer problems

Diagnosing problems	.	.	.	12	Hard disk drive problems	.	28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 13					CD-ROM,DVD-ROM,CD-RW,
Error codes or messages . . . .	.	.	. 13		DVD/CD-RW drive problems . . . .	. 28
Errors without codes or messages .	.	.	.	17	Software problems	.	30
A password problem	.	.	.	19	Other problems	.	31
A power switch problem . . . .	.	.	.	19	Starting BIOS Setup Utility	.	32
Keyboard problems	.	.	.	19	Recover pre-installed software	.	33
TrackPoint problems	.	.	. 21		Installing a new operating system and device
Infrared port problems . . . .	.	.	.	22	drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Standby or hibernation problems .	.	.	. 23		Backing up your system	. 35
Computer screen problems . . .	.	.	. 25		Backing up your registry	. 35
An external monitor problem . .	.	.	.	27	Backing up data	.	36
A television problem	.	.	.	27	Replacing the hard disk drive	.	37
Battery problems	.	.	.	27	Replacing the battery	.	39