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    Running Diagnostics

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by LGS, Mar 1, 2008.

  1. LGS

    LGS Notebook Consultant

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    I read around and people said there was an option under Diagnostics (Restart and then toggle F12). It said it would run a few scans and then let you test my speakers to see if the hardware is working correctly. Could someone tell me the exact steps as to how I could test my speakers to see if it's really a hardware issue or a driver issue? Thanks in advance.
     
    LGS, Mar 1, 2008
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    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    Don't Know about Dell Diagnostics bro but you can do the same and much much more using Hiren Boot CD ;)
     
    vinumsv, Mar 2, 2008
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    hooper1 Notebook Geek

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    1. Turn off computer.
    2. Press and hold the power button and the Fn button simulateously.
    3. Let go of the power button after about 2 seconds but continue holding down Fn button.

    You'll get the hardware diagnostics this way.
     
    hooper1, Mar 2, 2008
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    LGS Notebook Consultant

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    I found the Diagnostics & Utilities CD, I did it that way.
     
    LGS, Mar 2, 2008
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