Keyboard Problems; Lockups And Software Problems; The Computer Does Not Start Up; The Computer Stops Responding - Dell DIMENSION 5100 User Manual

Keyboard Problems

CAUTION:
Product Information Guide.
C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E
• Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer.
• Shut down the computer (see page 53), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for
your computer, and then restart the computer.
• Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten bent
pins.
• Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer.
T E S T T H E K E Y B O A R D
keyboard.
R U N T H E H A R D W A R E

Lockups and Software Problems

CAUTION:
Product Information Guide.

The computer does not start up

C H E C K T H E
NSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET
E

The computer stops responding

NOTICE:
T U R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F
moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer
turns off. Then restart your computer.
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Solving Problems
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
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— Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer, and try using the
T R O U B L E S H O O T E R
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
— See page 43.
D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S
You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
— If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or
— See page 49.
.