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Solving Problems

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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. For information on Contacting Dell,
see page 112.

NOTE:

The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. If you contact Dell,

technical support will ask for your Service Tag.

3 If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab

described in the following table for more information.

4 When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit

the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

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.

Tab

Function

Results

Displays the results of the test and any error conditions
encountered.

Errors

Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and
the problem description.

Help

Describes the test and may indicate requirements for
running the test.

Configuration

Displays your hardware configuration for the selected
device.

The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information
for all devices from system setup, memory, and various
internal tests, and it displays the information in the
device list in the left pane of the screen. The device list
may not display the names of all the components
installed on your computer or all devices attached to your
computer.

Parameters

Allows you to customize the test by changing the test
settings.

Option

Function

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