Troubleshooting Tips; Power Problems - Dell Latitude PP30L Setup And Quick Reference Manual

4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and
press <Enter>.
5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed.
6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If
multiple versions are listed, select the version that is appropriate for your
computer.
7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you
want to run, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Troubleshooting Tips

Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer:
• If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the
installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed (see
your Service Manual at support.dell.com).
• If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.
• If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message.
This message may help support personnel to diagnose and fix the
problem(s).
• If an error message occurs in a program, see the program documentation.
NOTE:
The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default
view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic
view.

Power Problems

CAUTION:
safety information that shipped with your computer.
F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F
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receiving 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.
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Troubleshooting
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
The computer is either turned off or is not
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