Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank - Dell INSPIRON Inspiron 9100 Owner's Manual

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open is missing an essential file. Remove and then reinstall the program.
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drive and try again.

Video and Display Problems

If the display is blank

NOTE:
If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is
recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer.
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power.
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battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet
using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
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testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.
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Solving Problems
R E Q U I R E D F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D
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Click the Start button.
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Click Control Panel.
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Click Add or Remove Programs.
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Select the program you want to remove.
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Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen.
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See the program documentation for installation instructions.
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I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E H E D E V I C E I S N O T R E A D Y
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H E C K T H E L I G H T — When the
light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the
power button to exit standby mode.
light is off, press the power button.
light is on, your power management settings may have caused the
display to turn off. Try pressing any key or move the cursor to exit
standby mode.
H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y — If you are using a battery to power your computer, the
E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
H E C K T H E A D A P T E R — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the
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— The program that you are trying to
— Insert a disk into the
light is blinking, the computer has
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by