Dell Inspiron 1545 Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 281

Running the Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. When to use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, see "Troubleshooting" on page 271 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin. See "System Setup" on page 307 to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in the documentation shipped with your computer. NOTE: If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of the following two ways: Troubleshooting 281