Dell Precision R5400 (Mid 2008) User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Microsoft
®
Windows Vista
®
:
1 Click the Windows Vista start button
→ Control Panel→ Programs→
Programs and Features.
2 Select the program you want to remove.
3 Click Uninstall.
4 See the program documentation for installation instructions.
Microsoft Windows
®
XP:
1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and
Features.
2 Select the program you want to remove.
3 Click Uninstall.
4 See the program documentation for installation instructions.
S
ECTOR
NOT
FOUND
—
The operating system cannot locate a sector on the
hard drive. You may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard
drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to check the file structure on
the hard drive. See Windows Help and Support for instructions (click Start
→
Help and Support). If a large number of sectors are defective, back up the
data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive.
S
EEK
ERROR
—
The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard
drive.
S
HUTDOWN
FAILURE
—
A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning.
Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on
page 39).
T
IME
-
OF
-
DAY
CLOCK
LOST
POWER
—
System configuration settings are
corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the
battery. If the problem persists, try to restore the data by entering the system
setup program, and then immediately exit the program (see your
Service
Manual at support.dell.com). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see
"Contacting Dell" on page 71).
T
IME
-
OF
-
DAY
CLOCK
STOPPED
—
The reserve battery that supports the system
configuration settings may require recharging. Connect your computer to an
electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell
(see "Contacting Dell" on page 71).