Keyboard Problems; Lockups And Software Problems; The Computer Does Not Start Up; The Computer Stops Responding - Dell OptiPlex 160 Service Manual

3. Click Uninstall.
4. See the program documentation for installation instructions.
drive letter :\ is not accessible. The device is not ready —
Insert bootable media — Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD.
Non-system disk error — Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and restart your computer.
Not enough memory or resources. Close some programs and try again —
you may have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. If so, run the program that you want to use first.
Operating system not found — Contact Dell (see

Keyboard Problems

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Check the keyboard cable —
Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer.
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Shut down the computer, reconnect the keyboard cable, and then restart the computer.
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Ensure that the cable is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for bent or broken pins. Straighten any bent pins.
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Remove any keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer.
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Test the keyboard — Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer, then try using the keyboard.
Run the Hardware Troubleshooter —

Lockups and Software Problems

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

The computer does not start up

Check the diagnostic lights — See
Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet

The computer stops responding

CAUTION: You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
Turn the computer off — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for
at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.

A program stops responding

The drive cannot read the disk. Insert a disk into the drive and try again.
Contacting Dell).
See Hardware Troubleshooter.
Diagnostic Lights.
Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. In some cases,