Basic Troubleshooting
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This chapter describes basic troubleshooting procedures that can help you
diagnose a computer system problem. These procedures can often reveal the
source of a problem or indicate the correct starting point for troubleshooting
the system. A brief explanation of how to load and start the diagnostics is pro-
vided in “Running the Dell Diagnostics” at the end of this chapter. Dell
recommends that you perform these procedures in the order they are pre-
sented in this chapter.
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When you first contact a user who has a problem, ask the user to describe the
problem and the conditions under which it occurs. A verbal description can
often indicate the cause of a problem or indicate the appropriate troubleshoot-
ing procedure to use. After the user describes the problem, follow these
steps:
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mation about backing up data.
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Can the user duplicate the problem?
Yes.
Proceed to step 3.
No.
Proceed to the next section, “External Visual Inspection.”
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Is the problem a result of user error?
Yes.
Instruct the user in the proper procedure, or direct him or her to the
appropriate user documentation for the correct procedure.
No.
Proceed to the next section, “External Visual Inspection.”
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