Memory Problems; Network Problems - Dell 1526 - Inspiron - Laptop Owner's Manual

Memory Problems

Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 159 as you complete these checks.
CAUTION:
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
I F Y O U R E C E I V E A N I N S U F F I C I E N T M E M O R Y M E S S A G E
• Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using
to see if that resolves the problem.
• See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If
necessary, install additional memory (see "Memory" on page 142).
• Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory (see "Memory" on page 142).
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95).
F Y O U E X P E R I E N C E O T H E R M E M O R Y P R O B L E M S
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• Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory (see "Memory" on page 142).
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see
"Memory" on page 142).
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95).

Network Problems

Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 159 as you complete these
checks.
CAUTION:
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R
firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the computer
and the network jack.
C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R
indicates that no network communication exists. Replace the network cable.
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Troubleshooting
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
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Ensure that the network cable is
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No light
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