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Diagnostics, When to Use the Dell Diagnostics, Features of the Dell Diagnostics

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file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2600-50/diag.htm Back to Contents Page Using the Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Features of the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Advanced Testing Confirming the System Configuration Information When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Whenever a major component or device in your computer does not function properly, you may have a component failure. If you are experiencing a problem with your computer, Dell recommends that you perform the checks in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics before you call Dell for technical assistance. As long as the microprocessor and the display, keyboard, and optical drive are working, you can use the Dell Diagnostics. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you to resolve the problem yourself quickly without having to contact Dell for assistance. If you are experienced with computers and know what component(s) you need to test, simply select the appropriate diagnostic test group(s) or subtest(s). If you are unsure about how to begin diagnosing a problem, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" and "Advanced Testing." Features of the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics helps you check your computer's hardware without any additional equipment and without destroying any data. By using the diagnostics, you can have confidence in your computer's operation. And if you find a problem you cannot solve file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2600-50/diag.htm (1 of 8) [2/28/2004 6:52:05 AM]

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file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/2600-50/diag.htm
Back to Contents Page
Using the Dell Diagnostics
Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Features of the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
Advanced Testing
Confirming the System Configuration Information
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Whenever a major component or device in your computer does not function properly,
you may have a component failure. If you are experiencing a problem with your
computer, Dell recommends that you perform the checks in "
Solving Problems
" and
run the Dell Diagnostics
before
you call Dell for technical assistance.
As long as the microprocessor and the display, keyboard, and optical drive are
working, you can use the Dell Diagnostics. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you
to resolve the problem yourself quickly without having to contact Dell for assistance.
If you are experienced with computers and know what component(s) you need to test,
simply select the appropriate diagnostic test group(s) or subtest(s). If you are unsure
about how to begin diagnosing a problem, see "
Starting the Dell Diagnostics
" and
"
Advanced Testing
."
Features of the Dell Diagnostics
The Dell Diagnostics helps you check your computer's hardware without any additional
equipment and without destroying any data. By using the diagnostics, you can have
confidence in your computer's operation. And if you find a problem you cannot solve
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