Mouse problems – Dell Dimension 2300 User Manual
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Solving Problems
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Mouse Problems
C
HE C K
T H E
K EY B O AR D
C AB L E
—
• Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer.
• Shut down the computer (see page 27), reconnect the keyboard cable as
shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer.
• Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer.
• Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed
cables. Straighten bent pins.
• Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the
computer.
T
E S T
THE
KE YB O A R D
— Connect a properly working keyboard to the
computer, and try using the keyboard. If the new keyboard works, the original
keyboard is faulty.
C
HE C K
F O R
IN T E R RU P T
RE Q U ES T
C O N F L I C T S
— See page 58.
R
E S T AR T
T H E
C O MP U T E R
—
1
Simultaneously press
2
Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and
then press
3
After the computer turns off, press the power button to restart the computer.
I
F
Y O U
C ON N EC T E D
THE
MO U S E
B E F O R E
T U R N I N G
O N
T H E
C O MP U T E R
,
R E C ON NE C T
THE
MO U S E
CA B LE
—
1
Simultaneously press
2
Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and
then press
3
After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the
setup diagram for your computer.
4
Start the computer.