Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual
test, press <Y>; to retest the component that failed, press <R>.
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If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write
down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on to the Dell
Diagnostics.
If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive the
message
Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to
continue
.
6. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition
on your hard drive.
7. When the Dell Diagnostics
Main Menu
appears, select the test you want to run.
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
1. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the
Main
Menu
screen appears, click the
button for the option you want.
Option
Function
Express Test
Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20
minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run
Express Test
first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly.
Extended Test Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes an
hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically.
Custom Test
Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run.
Symptom Tree Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to
select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having.
2. If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code
and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem
description and follow the instructions on the screen.
If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. See your
User's Guide
or
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