If The Screen Is Blank - Dell SmartStep 150D Owner's Manual

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H E C K F O R I N T E R F E R E N C E
operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of
interference: power extension cables, keyboard and mouse extension cables, too
many devices on a power strip, or multiple power strips connected to the same
electrical outlet.
C H E C K T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S
for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. To access help files, see
page 22.
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page 84).
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nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.
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Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer.

If the screen is blank

C H E C K T H E V I D E O C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N
cable connectors have missing pins, but not bent pins). Ensure that the video
cable is connected as shown on the START HERE sheet for your computer.
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monitor power button.
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Electrical appliances on the same circuit or
— See the Tell Me How help file or search
— Call Dell for technical assistance (see
— The operating system is trying to boot to a
— There is a floppy disk in the floppy drive.
— Check for bent pins (most video
— Be sure that you firmly pressed the
HINT:
See the
documentation that came
with your monitor for
fault indications and
troubleshooting
procedures specific to
your monitor.
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