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46 Quick Reference Guide
Battery 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
.
R
EPLACE 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 "Replacing the Battery" in your User’s Guide). If the battery still
does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User’s Guide).
Drive Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
E
NSURE THAT MICROSOFT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE —
Windows XP:
•Click
Start
and click
My Computer
.
Windows Vista:
• Click the Windows Vista Start button and click
Computer
.
If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for
and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the
drive.
T
EST THE DRIVE —
• Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the original drive is defective.
• Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.
CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK — See
"Cleaning Your Computer" on page 30
.
C
HECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS
RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER — See "Hardware Troubleshooter" on
page 41.
R
UN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS —
See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41
.