Battery Problems; Drive Problems; Cd And Dvd Drive Problems - Dell GX620 - 3.6GHz Desktop 1GB RAM 80GB Windows XP SFF User Manual

Solving Problems

Battery Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist
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
located in the Product Information Guide.
R — If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the
EPLACE THE BATTERY
computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery. If the battery still does
not work properly, contact Dell.

Drive Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide.
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist
T —
EST THE DRIVE
• Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective.
• Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.
C
LEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK
C
HECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS
C
HECK FOR SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE CONFLICTS
R D D
UN THE ELL IAGNOSTICS

CD and DVD drive problems

NOTE:
Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all
DVD drives.
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Solving Problems
before you complete these checks.
as you complete these checks.
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