DEC GTX5166M Service Quick Reference Manual page 79

Troubleshooting
Boot-up Failure
Problem Troubleshooting Procedure
•
You turn on the notebook
computer and the
following conditions
•
apply:
•
The notebook
computer's power
is on.
Check the DRAM connections to be
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There is no screen
sure that they are secure.
display
•
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Post Failure
Problem Troubleshooting Procedure
•
You turn on the
computer and the
following happens:
• •
There is power to
the system.
•
The HDD seems
to be spinning.
•
The screen is
operational, and
error codes and
messages are
displayed.
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System in Suspend Mode. Press
the Suspend/Resume button.
System hung possibly hung after
using a screen saver. Press the
Reset button located on the back
.
on the unit (Figure 1-3)
Check the LCD connections.
Check the system board power
circuit.
A POST failure usually indicates a
keyboard, memory, or HDD
failure.
Check the error code or message
against the error codes and
messages in this chapter.