Scanner problems, Hard drive problems, If you have problems with a hard drive – Dell Inspiron XPS User Manual
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Solving Problems
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Scanner Problems
Hard Drive Problems
NOTE:
For information on saving files to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help
file, see page 18.
If you have problems with a hard drive
C
HECK
THE
POWER
CABLE
CONNECTION
—
Ensure that the scanner power
cable is firmly connected to a working electrical power source and that the
scanner is turned on.
C
HECK
THE
SCANNER
CABLE
CONNECTION
—
Ensure that the scanner cable is
firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner.
U
NLOCK
THE
SCANNER
—
Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a
locking tab or button.
R
EINSTALL
THE
SCANNER
DRIVER
—
See the scanner documentation for
instructions.
A
LLOW
THE
COMPUTER
TO
COOL
BEFORE
TURNING
IT
ON
—
A hot hard drive
may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to
return to room temperature before turning it on.
C
HECK
THE
DRIVE
FOR
ERRORS
1
Click the Start button and click My Computer.
2
Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and
then click Properties.
3
Click the Tools tab.
4
Under Error-checking, click Check Now.
5
Click Start.