Chapter 8. Troubleshooting and diagnostics

This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer problem is not described here, see Chapter 10, “Getting information, help, and service,” on page 47 for additional troubleshooting resources.

Basic troubleshooting

The following table provides information to help you troubleshoot your computer problem.

Symptom

Action

 

 

The computer does not start

Verify that:

when you press the power

v The power cord is plugged into the rear of the computer and into a working

button.

electrical outlet.

 

 

v If your computer has a secondary power switch on the back of the computer,

 

make sure that it is switched on.

 

v The power indicator on the front of the computer is on.

 

If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the

 

safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of

 

service and support telephone numbers.

 

 

The monitor screen is blank.

Verify that:

 

v The monitor cable is securely attached to the rear of the monitor and to the

 

rear of the computer.

 

v The monitor power cord is plugged into the monitor and into a working

 

electrical outlet.

 

v The monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast controls are set

 

correctly.

 

v The monitor signal cable is securely connected to the monitor and to the

 

monitor connector on the computer.

 

If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the

 

safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of

 

service and support telephone numbers.

 

 

The keyboard does not work.

Verify that:

The computer does not respond

v The computer is turned on.

to the keyboard.

v The monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast controls are set

 

 

correctly.

 

v The keyboard is securely connected to the keyboard connector on the

 

computer.

 

v No keys are stuck.

 

If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the

 

safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of

 

service and support telephone numbers.

 

 

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