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    software for diagnosing hardware problems

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Solidus, Feb 1, 2008.

  1. Solidus

    Solidus Notebook Consultant

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    my laptop was run over (see sig) and I need a wayto test the hardware... I have it hooked up to an external monitor right now.
     
    Solidus, Feb 1, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Memtest86
    DFT
    chkdsk
    PCMark
    3DMark
     
    Lithus, Feb 1, 2008
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  3. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Does it boot? I mean many things don't work halfway. Not sure what you are really looking for.
     
    powerpack, Feb 1, 2008
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  4. ejl

    ejl fudge

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    if you download the ultimate bootdisk, it is a package that contains quite a few diagnostic tools.
     
    ejl, Feb 1, 2008
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  5. hydra

    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    That's the problem with Software testers, the machine has to be somewhat running or what's the point ;)

    FWIW, your Dell may have the built in hardware test routines that you enable at start up, search for the key combination. Mine is enabled when starting the laptop by holding down the powerbutton and the FN key.

    Not sure if HP/Compaq has this built in.
     
    hydra, Feb 1, 2008
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