Power Problems; Printer Problems - Dell Precision M6300 User Manual

Power Problems

CAUTION:
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safety instructions in the
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Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume
normal operation.
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power.
• Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the
electrical outlet.
• Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to
verify that the computer turns on properly.
• Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are
turned on.
• Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a
lamp.).
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power, but an internal power problem may exist.
• Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location
(if applicable).
Ensure that all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to
the system board (see "System Board" on page 236).
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incorrectly installed.
• Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board
power connector (POWER2) (see "System Board" on page 236).
• Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see "Memory" on page 185).
• Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see
"Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 125).
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• Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables
• Too many devices connected to the same power strip
• Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet

Printer Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Product Information Guide
— The computer is either turned off or is not receiving
— Some possible causes of interference are:
Product Information Guide
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— The computer is in standby mode.
— The computer is receiving electrical
— A device may be malfunctioning or
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