If You Drop Or Damage Your Computer; Resolving Other Technical Problems - Dell Inspiron 8500 Owner's Manual

NOTE: See page 163 for
information on your
warranty coverage.
NOTE: See page 163 for
information on your
warranty coverage.
112 So l vi n g Pro b l em s
Replace the battery.
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Turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly.
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If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged
components, contact Dell

If You Drop or Damage Your Computer

Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down
1
the computer (see page 42).
Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical
2
outlet.
Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from
3
their power sources and then from the computer.
Remove and reinstall the battery.
4
Turn on the computer.
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If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged
components, contact Dell

Resolving Other Technical Problems

G D
O T O T H E E L L S U P P O R T W E B S I T E
with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. See page 149 for
a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell.
E - D — Go to support.dell.com and then click E-Mail Dell in the
M A I L E L L
Communicate list. Send an e-mail message to Dell about your problem; you can
expect to receive an e-mail message from Dell within hours. See page 149 for a
description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell.
C D — If you cannot solve your problem using the Dell™ Support
O N T A C T E L L
website or e-mail service, call Dell for technical assistance (see page 150). See
page 149 for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell.
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(see page 150)
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(see page 150)
— Go to support.dell.com for help