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This section provides troubleshooting 
information for your computer. If you cannot 
solve your problem using the following 
guidelines, see “Using Support Tools” 
on page 33 or “Contacting Dell” on page 47.
CAUTION: Only trained service personnel 
should remove the computer cover. See the 
Service Manual
 on the Dell Support 
website at support.dell.com for advanced 
service and troubleshooting instructions.
Network Problems 
Wireless Connections
If the wireless network connection is lost 
The wireless control may have been •
unintentionally touched, deactivating your 
wireless radios. To turn on wireless again, 
with the computer turned on, gently touch 
the wireless control 
on the center 
control cover and then release. You can 
manage the Wireless LAN using 
Intel 
PROSet 
from your taskbar. You can also use 
Windows Wireless Network Connections
, 
accessed from the Control Panel, to manage 
Wireless LAN.
Interference may be blocking or interrupting •
your wireless connection. Try moving the 
computer closer to your wireless router.
Wired Connections
If the wired network connection is lost 
The cable may be loose or damaged. •
Verify that both ends of the network cable •
are connected. Try another network cable, 
if available.
Solving Problems










