Solving Problems; Battery Problems; Drive Problems - Dell Inspiron 545 MT User Manual

Solving Problems

Battery Problems

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 shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y
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after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up,
replace the battery (see the instructions that came with your computer). If the battery
still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337).

Drive Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T
®
Windows Vista
→ and click Computer.
• Click Start
If the drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting
Dell" on page 337).
®
Windows XP
Start
• Click
T E S T T H E D R I V E —
• Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the original drive is defective.
C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K
Ensure Security)" on page 125.
H E C K T H E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S
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F O R D R I V E S W I T H S P I N D L E S A N D
O N T O T H E S P I N D L E
— If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information
® ®
W I N D O W S
→ and click My Computer.
— See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and
/ O R T R A YS
R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E
, E N S U R E T H A T T H E M E D I A I S S N A P P E D
Troubleshooting
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