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Hardware troubleshooter – Dell Inspiron 13 (N3010, Mid 2010) User Manual

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Using Support Tools

Enter system setup and ensure that the boot

sequence information is correct (see the Dell

Technology Guide on your hard drive or at
support.dell.com/manuals).

CAUTION - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING
SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has
exceeded its normal operating range. Dell
recommends that you back up your data
regularly. A parameter out of range may
or may not indicate a potential hard drive
problem
— S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk

drive failure. Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell”

on page 70).

Hardware Troubleshooter

If a device is either not detected during

the operating system setup or is detected

but incorrectly configured, you can use the
Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the

incompatibility.
To start the Hardware Troubleshooter:

Click

1.

Start

Help and Support.

Type

2.

hardware troubleshooter in

the search field and press to start

the search.
In the search results, select the option that

3.

best describes the problem and follow the

remaining troubleshooting steps.