Solving Problems; Battery Problems; Card Problems - Dell Precision Workstation 470 User Manual

Solving Problems: Dell Precision Workstation 470 and 670 Computers User's Guide
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Solving Problems

Dell Precision™ Workstation 470 and 670 Computers User's Guide

Battery Problems

Card Problems

Clearing NVRAM and Restoring Default Settings
Drive Problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
IEEE 1394a Device Problems
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Memory Problems
Battery Problems
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist
CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in
the Product Information Guide.
Replace the battery —
computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery. If the battery still does
not work properly, contact
Card Problems
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in
the Product Information Guide.
Check the card seating and cable —
1. Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait 10 to 20 seconds,
and then open the computer
2. Ensure that each card is firmly seated in its connector. Reseat any loose cards.
3. Ensure that all cables are firmly connected to their corresponding connectors on the cards. If any cables
appear loose, reconnect them.
For instructions on which cables should be attached to specific connectors on a card, see the card's
documentation.
4. Close the computer
on.
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as you complete these checks.
If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the
Dell.
as you complete these checks.
cover.
cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Processor Problems
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Video and Monitor Problems