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4 Troubleshooting Your PC
If There Is a Memory Test Error
If There Is a Memory Test Error
Problem
Check
How
Power-On-Self-Test
displays a memory test
error.
PC’s memory modules
are correctly installed.
•
Disconnect the power cord.
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Open the PC.
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Check the memory modules are the
correct type and in the correct sockets.
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Refer to chapter 1 or 2, as needed.
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Close the PC, reconnect the power cord
and check that the PC boots (starts).
If the PC still does not boot
PC’s memory modules
are working.
•
Disconnect the power cord.
•
Open the PC.
•
Replace the memory modules by known
good memory modules from a similar
PC.
•
Refer to chapter 1 or 2, as needed.
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Close the PC, reconnect the power cord
and check that the PC boots (starts).
If the PC still does not boot
Check the system board
is working.
•
Disconnect the power cord.
•
Open the PC.
•
Replace the system board by a known
good board from a similar PC.
•
Close the PC, reconnect the power cord
and check that the PC boots (starts).
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If the PC works, contact HP Support or
your authorized dealer for further
troubleshooting information.
If the PC boots but you still have a problem
Run the PC’s diagnostic
tools software
Refer to page 84.
If the problem persists, contact HP Support or your authorized dealer
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