If You Drop Or Damage Your Computer; Resolving Other Technical Problems - Dell Inspiron 8600 Owner's Manual

Replace the module bay device and any PC Cards you removed.
13
Replace the battery.
14
Turn on the computer and verify that it is working properly.
15
NOTE: See page 159 for information on your warranty coverage.
If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact
Dell
(see page 139)

If You Drop or Damage Your Computer

Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer
1
(see page 42).
Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet.
2
Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources
3
and then from the computer.
Remove and reinstall the battery.
4
Turn on the computer.
5
NOTE: See page 159 for information on your warranty coverage.
If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact
Dell
(see page 139)

Resolving Other Technical Problems

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with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. See page 138 for
a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell.
E - D — Go to support.dell.com and then click E-Mail Dell in the
M A I L E L L
Communicate list. Send an e-mail message to Dell about your problem; you can
expect to receive an e-mail message from Dell within hours. See page 138 for a
description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell.
— Go to support.dell.com for help