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Solving Problems
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Run the
System Board Devices
test group in the Dell Diagnostics.
Did any of the diagnostics tests fail?
Yes.
Contact Dell
for technical assistance.
No.
The problem is resolved.
Repairing a Dropped or Damaged Computer
CAUTION:
Before you perform this procedure, see "
Safety
Instructions
."
Fill out the
Diagnostic Checklist
as you perform the following steps:
1
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then open the computer
cover.
2
Check all the expansion-card connections in the computer, and reseat
any loose expansion cards.
3
Make sure that all cables are properly connected and that all
components are properly seated in their connectors and sockets.
4
Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to
their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
5
Run the
System Board Devices
test group in the Dell Diagnostics.
Did any of the diagnostics tests fail?
Yes.
Contact Dell
for technical assistance.
No.
The problem is resolved.
Hardware Conflicts
Hardware conflicts occur when the operating system detects multiple
devices that are attempting to operate on the same computer resources
when those resources cannot be shared between the devices.
Symptoms:
•
Computer hangs or locks up, particularly while using a specific device.
•
Memory parity errors occur on parity-enabled computers.
•
Noise or other problems from sound cards.
•
Unintelligible characters printed on the printer.
Summary of Contents for OptiPlex GX50
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