Dell Precision R5500 (Early 2011) User Manual

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Problem Description

Troubleshooting Steps

Diagnostic LEDs

Power Button LED

Memory modules are
detected, but a memory
failure has occurred.

•

If two or more

memory modules

are installed,

remove the modules

(see your service

manual), then re-

install one module

(see your service

manual) and re-

start the computer.

If the computer

starts normally,

continue to install

additional memory

modules (one at a

time) until you have

identified a faulty

module or

reinstalled all

modules without

error.

•

If available, install

working memory of

the same type into

your computer.

A possible graphics card
failure has occurred.

•

Ensure that the

display/monitor is

plugged into a

discrete graphic

card.

•

Re-seat any

installed graphics

cards.

•

If available, install a

working graphics

card into your

computer.

A possible floppy drive or
hard drive failure has
occurred.

Re-seat all power and data
cables.

A possible USB failure has
occurred

Re-install all USB devices
and check all cable
connections.

No memory modules are
detected.

•

If two or more

memory modules

are installed,

remove the

modules, then

reinstall one module

and restart the

computer. If the

computer starts

normally, continue

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