Keyboard Problems; Lockups And Software Problems; The Computer Does Not Start Up - Dell Dimension 5150 Owner's Manual

F L E X B A Y D E V I C E I S
There is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup that appears only when the FlexBay device is
installed. If the FlexBay device is physically installed, but it is not running, check to see if it is enabled in
the BIOS setup.

Keyboard Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
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 "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59), 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
the keyboard.
R U N T H E H A R D W A R E
on page 53.

Lockups and Software Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.

The computer does not start up

C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C
E N S U R E T H A T T H E P O W E R C A B L E I S F I R M L Y C O N N E C T E D T O T H E C O M P U T E R A N D T O T H E E L E C T R I C A L
O U T L E T .
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Solving Problems
D I S A B L E D —
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— Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer, and try using
T R O U B L E S H O O T E R — See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities"
L I G H T S — See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.