Solving problems, Troubleshooting tips, Battery problems – Dell Precision 390 Instrukcja Obsługi
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Solving Problems
Dell Precision™ Workstation 390 User's Guide
Troubleshooting Tips
Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer:
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If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed.
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If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.
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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).
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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.
Card Problems
Fill out the
Diagnostics Checklist
as you complete these checks.
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
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
Battery
). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see
Contacting Dell
).
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 —
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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
).
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 reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.