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7 Reinstall all expansion cards.
8 If you have a mini tower chassis, replace the AGP card brace.
9 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals
to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
10 Run the System Board Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics.
Did any of the diagnostics tests fail?
Yes. Contact Dell for technical assistance.
No. The problem is resolved.
Repairing a Dropped or Damaged Computer
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—
For You and Your Computer."
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the following steps:
1 Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then remove the
computer cover.
2 Check all the expansion-card connections in the computer, and reseat
any loose expansion cards.
3 Ensure that all cables are properly connected and that all components
are properly seated in their connectors and sockets.
4 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals
to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
5 Run the System Board Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics.
Did any of the diagnostics tests fail?
Yes. Contact Dell for technical assistance.
No. The problem is resolved.
Hardware Conflicts
Hardware conflicts occur when the operating system detects multiple
devices that are attempting to operate on the same system resources when
those resources cannot be shared between the devices.