Dell Dimension 8300 - Manual (Page 42)

42 S o l v i n g Pr o b l e m s
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Keyboard Problems
Mouse Problems
R ESTART THE COMPUTER —
• If the mouse is functioning, shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 27).
After the computer shuts down, press the power button to restart the computer.
• If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or the mouse, press the power button for at
least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Press the power button again to restart
the computer.
C HECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE —
• 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
Start Here setup diagram for your computer, and then restart 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 EST THE KEYBOARD — Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer, and try using
the keyboard. If the new keyboard works, the original keyboard is faulty.
C HECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS — See page 65.
R ESTART THE COMPUTER —
1 Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu.
2 Type u , press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then
press <Enter>.
3 After the computer turns off, press the power button to restart the computer.