Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank; If The Display Is Difficult To Read - Dell Inspiron 8100 Service Manual

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 8100
Start-Up Error Messages
Operating system not found—
"Contacting Dell" in the Dell Solutions Guide that came with your computer for
contact information.
Insert bootable media—
nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.
Non-system disk error—
floppy disk and restart the computer.

Video and Display Problems

If the display is blank

Check the power light—
has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby
mode—press the power button to exit standby mode. If the power light is off,
press the power button.
Check the battery—
battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet
using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
Test the electrical outlet—
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Check the AC adapter—
the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on.
Adjust the power properties—
Help.

If the display is difficult to read

Adjust the brightness—
adjusting the brightness.
Move the subwoofer away from the computer or monitor—
external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at
least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.
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Contact Dell for technical assistance. See
The operating system is trying to boot to a
A floppy disk is in the floppy drive. Remove the
When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer
If you are using a battery to power your computer, the
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted into
Search for the keyword standby in
See the Tell Me How help file for instructions on
If your
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