3 advanced troubleshooting, 4 adding parts – Dell Dimension 2300 User Manual
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Contents
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Scanner Problems
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Sound and Speaker Problems
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No sound from speakers
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No sound from headphones
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Video and Monitor Problems
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If the screen is blank
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If the screen is difficult to read
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3 Advanced Troubleshooting
Using System Restore
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Creating a Restore Point
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Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
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Undoing the Last System Restore
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Drivers
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What Is a Driver?
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Identifying Drivers
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Reinstalling drivers
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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
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Reinstalling Windows
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XP
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Before You Reinstall
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4 Adding Parts
Front and Back View of the Computer
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Front View
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Back View
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Removing the Computer Cover
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Looking Inside Your Computer
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System Board
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Adding Cards
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