Dell OptiPlex GX150, User Manual

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interface cable for each drive is firmly connected to the drive and to the system board.
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Make sure the control panel cable is firmly connected to the system board. The control panel contains the hard drive activity LED.
To locate the control panel system board connector, see the
system board .
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Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Does the hard drive activity light blink during the boot routine?
Yes . Go to the next question.
No . The system board may be faulty. Contact Dell for technical assistance.
Does the computer display a drive error message?
Yes . See " System Messages " for an explanation of the message. If you cannot correct the problem by performing the
action described in the table, then contact Dell for technical assistance.
No . Go to the next question.
Is this the primary hard drive that contains the operating system?
Yes . Go to the next question.
No . Contact Dell for technical assistance.
Does the drive boot the operating system?
Yes . Go to the next question.
No . Files in the operating system may be corrupt. See your operating system documentation.
Is the drive operating properly?
Yes . The problem is resolved.
No . Contact Dell for technical assistance.
Battery Problems
If an error message indicates a problem with the battery or if configuration information is lost from system setup when the computer is turned off,
the battery may be defective.
1. Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then open the computer
cover.
2. Reseat the battery in its socket with the side labeled "+" facing up.
3. Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
4. Enter system setup and reenter the current time and date. Then exit system setup properly to save the information.
5. Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its electrical outlet. Leave the computer off for at least 10 minutes.
6. Reconnect the computer to its electrical outlet and turn it on.
7. Enter system setup, and check the date and time.
Are the date and time correct?
Yes . The problem is resolved.
No . The battery may be defective. Proceed to step 8.
8. Replace the battery.
Is the battery working properly?
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 perform this procedure, see " Safety Information ."