If You Have Problems With A Hard Drive; Pc Card Problems - Dell Inspiron 600m Owner's Manual

R E I N S T A L L T H E D R I V E
1
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the
computer.
2
Remove the drive from the module bay. See "Using the Module Bay" in the
Tell Me How help file for instructions. To access the help file, see "Accessing
Help" on page 98.
3
Reinstall the drive.
4
Turn on the computer.
— See "Cleaning Your Computer" in the Tell Me How
C L E A N T H E D R I V E
help file for instructions. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 98.

If you have problems with a hard drive

A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N
hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the
computer to return to room temperature before turning it on.
C H E C K T H E D R I V E F O R E R R O R S
1
Click the Start button and click My Computer.
2
Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and
then click Properties.
3
Click the Tools tab.
4
Under Error-checking, click Check Now.
5
Click Start.

PC Card Problems

C H E C K T H E P C C A R D
the connector.
N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y
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click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. Ensure that
the card is listed.
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— Ensure that the PC Card is properly inserted into
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