Solving problems, Battery problems, Drive problems – Dell OptiPlex GX520 User Manual
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Solving Problems
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX520 User's Guide
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
Battery Problems
Fill out the
Diagnostics Checklist
before you complete these checks.
Drive Problems
Fill out the
Diagnostics Checklist
as you complete these checks.
CD and DVD drive problems
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 begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
Replace the battery —
If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or
date displays during start-up,
replace the battery
. If the battery still does not work properly,
contact Dell
.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
Test the drive —
l
Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective.
l
Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.
Clean the drive or disk —
See "
Cleaning Your Computer
."
Check the cable connections
Check for software and hardware conflicts
Run the Dell Diagnostics
NOTE:
Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.