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 Solving Problems
Dell™OptiPlex™210LUser'sGuide
Battery Problems
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist before you complete these checks.
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Drive Problems
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Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.
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CD and DVD drive problems
Battery Problems
Drive Problems
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Restoring Default Settings
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
Video and Monitor Problems
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.
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Replacethebattery— If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or
date displays during start-up, replace the battery. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
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Testthedrive—
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l Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective.
l Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.
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Cleanthedriveordisk— See "Cleaning Your Computer."
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Check the cable connections
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Check for software and hardware conflicts
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Run the Dell Diagnostics
NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.
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AdjusttheWindowsvolumecontrol—
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