Dell Precision T3400: Optical drive problems Problems writing to an optical drive Hard drive problems
Optical drive problems Problems writing to an optical drive Hard drive problems: Dell Precision T3400
Table of contents
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions
- Contents
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- About Your Computer Front View (Tower Orientation) 4 lower 3.5-inch drive bay
- 9 power button Press to turn on the computer.
- 14 network link light The network link light is on when a good connection
- Back View (Tower Orientation)
- 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI or PCI Express Front View (Desktop Orientation) 4 hard drive activity light
- 7 power button Press to turn on the computer.
- 12 network link light The network link light is on when a good connection
- Back View (Desktop Orientation)
- Back Panel Connectors
- 8 Rear Dual USB 2.0 connectors (2)
- 11 keyboard connector Setting Up Your Computer Changing Between Tower and Desktop Orientations
- Switching From Tower to Desktop Orientation Switching From Desktop to Tower Orientation Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
- • Leave 10.2 cm (4 in) minimum clearance on all vented sides of the computer to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.
- • Do not install your computer in an enclosure that does not allow airflow.
- Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP
- Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (With the Operating System Media) PREPARE THE DESTINATION COMPUTER FOR THE FILE TRANSFER: COPY DATA FROM THE SOURCE COMPUTER: TRANSFER DATA TO THE DESTINATION COMPUTER:
- Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (Without the Operating System Media) CREATE A WIZARD DISK: COPY DATA FROM THE SOURCE COMPUTER:
- TRANSFER DATA TO THE DESTINATION COMPUTER: Microsoft Windows Vista Power Protection Devices
- Surge Protectors Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
- Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse (Non-Optical)
- Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights
- • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of interference are:
- Diagnostic Lights Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Code Description Suggested Remedy
- Code Description Suggested Remedy System Messages
- 40 Quick Reference Guide
- Hardware Troubleshooter Windows XP: Windows Vista: Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc
- Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function
- Tab Function Troubleshooting
- Battery Problems Drive Problems
- Optical drive problems Problems writing to an optical drive Hard drive problems
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE — RUN THE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL — VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS —
- ENSURE THAT YOU ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET — Ensure that you have Error Messages
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
- Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems The computer does not start up The computer stops responding
- A program stops responding A program crashes repeatedly A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system A solid blue screen appears
- Other software problems BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY Memory Problems F YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE — IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS —
- Mouse Problems C HECK THE MOUSE CABLE — RESTART THE COMPUTER — C HECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS —
- Network Problems Power Problems
- Printer Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Sound and Speaker Problems
- Video and Monitor Problems The screen is blank
- The screen is difficult to read 3D image quality is poor Only part of the screen is readable
Optical drive problems
NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which
does not indicate a defect in the drive or the media.
NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all
DVD titles work in all DVD drives.
A
DJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL —
• Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
• Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up.
• Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked.
CHECK THE SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER — See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on
page 58.
Problems writing to an optical drive
CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS — The optical drive must receive a steady stream of data
during the writing process. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. Try closing all
programs before you write to the optical drive.
T
URN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A DISC — Search for
the keyword standby in Windows Help and Support for information on power
management modes.
Hard drive problems
RUN CHECK DISK —
Windows XP:
1
Click
Start and click My Computer
.
2
Right-click
Local Disk C:
.
3
Click
Properties
→
Tools
→
Check Now
.
4
Click
Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start
.
Windows Vista:
1
Click
Start
and click
Computer
.
2
Right-click
Local Disk C:
.
3
Click
Properties
→
Tools
→
Check Now
.
The
User Account Control
window may appear. If you are an administrator on the
computer, click
Continue
; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the
desired action.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen.
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