Dell 1526 - Inspiron - Laptop Owner's Manual page 112

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hard drive. You may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard
drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to check the file structure on
the hard drive. See Windows Help and Support for instructions (click Start
→ Help and Support). If a large number of sectors are defective, back up
the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive.
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drive.
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the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95).
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corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the
battery. If the problem persists, try to restore the data by entering the system
setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Using the System
Setup Program" on page 171). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see
"Contacting Dell" on page 160).
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configuration settings may require recharging. Connect your computer to an
electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell
(see "Contacting Dell" on page 160).
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or date stored in the system setup program does not match the system clock.
Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Using the System
Setup Program" on page 171).
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malfunctioning. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell
Diagnostics" on page 95).
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be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Run the System
Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see
"Dell Diagnostics" on page 95).
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drive and try again.
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charge. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet;
otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer.
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Troubleshooting
The operating system cannot locate a sector on the
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The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard
A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. Run
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System configuration settings are
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The reserve battery that supports the system
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A chip on the system board may be
The keyboard controller may
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The battery is running out of
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The time
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Insert a disk into the