Dell Inspiron 3700 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual page 61

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6. Remove the memory module cover and the memory module(s).
For instructions, refer to "Installing Memory Modules" in Chapter 2.
7 . Reinstall the memory modules, making sure to seat them properly.
8. Replace the memory module cover.
9. Reinstall the hard-disk drive.
10. Verify that any installed PC Cards are properly seated in the PC Card connectors.
11. Reinstall the battery or other device(s) removed from the media bay in step 4.
Verify that the device(s) is seated properly.
12. Reconnect the computer and peripherals to the electrical outlet and turn them
on.
13. Run the Dell Diagnostics to verify that the computer is operating properly. (For
instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" found later in this chapter.)
14. If the computer does not operate properly, make a copy of the Diagnostics
Checklist found in Chapter 5 and fill it out. Then call Dell for technical assistance.
(See Chapter 5, "Getting Help," for instructions.)
Occasionally, you may experience a power failure in all or part of the computer.
A total power failure is indicated by the absence of electrical activity (such as status
indicators and sounds) from the keyboard, display, hard-disk drive, and diskette drive.
In a partial power failure, one or more of these indicators shows that there is power to
a part of the computer.
To determine if there is any power to the computer, make a copy of the Diagnostics
Checklist found in Chapter 5 and fill it out as you perform the following steps:
1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to an electrical outlet.
2. Remove all peripherals, including internal devices such as the diskette drive,
hard-disk drive, and battery.
3. Try turning on the computer.
4. Does the computer turn on properly?
Yes. The problem is resolved.
No. Go to Step 5.
5. Turn off the computer. Does the power status indicator light up?
Yes. Go to step 6.
No. Go to step 7 .
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