What does 'Bad Command Or File Name' mean on my Dell D15S and how to fix it?
If your Dell Desktop displays 'Bad Command Or File Name', ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct path name.
What does steady white light mean on Dell D15S and how to fix it?
If your Dell Desktop is not responding and shows a steady white light, ensure the display is connected and turned on. If it is, listen for a beep code.
What to do if my Dell Desktop displays 'Time-of-Day Not Set'?
If your Dell Desktop displays 'Time-of-Day Not Set', the time or date stored in the system setup program does not match the system clock. Correct the settings for the Date and Time options.
What to do if my Dell D15S Desktop displays 'Insert Bootable Media'?
If your Dell Desktop displays 'Insert Bootable Media', the operating system is trying to boot to non-bootable media, such as an optical drive. Insert bootable media.
What does 'Disk C: Failed Initialization' mean on my Dell D15S Desktop and how to fix it?
If your Dell Desktop displays 'Disk C: Failed Initialization', the hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in Dell Diagnostics.
What to do if my Dell D15S displays 'Bad coin cell battery'?
If you can assist with troubleshooting, try swapping the coin cell battery with a known good one. If that doesn't work, replace the coin cell battery.
What filenames are invalid on my Dell D15S Desktop?
Do not use these characters in filenames: \ / : * ? " < > |
How to resolve 'The File Being Copied Is Too Large' error on Dell D15S?
If your Dell Desktop displays the error 'The File Being Copied Is Too Large For The Destination Drive', the file you're trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk, or the disk is full. Try copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk.
How to fix 'Hard-Disk Drive Read Failure' on Dell D15S Desktop?
If your Dell Desktop displays 'Hard-Disk Drive Read Failure', the hard drive may be defective. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from an optical drive. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in Dell Diagnostics.
What does 'General Failure' mean on my Dell Desktop and how to fix it?
If your Dell Desktop displays 'General Failure', the operating system is unable to carry out the command. This message is usually followed by specific information, such as 'Printer out of paper'. Take the appropriate action based on the specific information provided.
Essential safety and preparation steps before servicing internal components.
Procedure for safely powering down the computer before maintenance.
Steps for reconnecting peripherals and powering up after component replacement.
List of necessary tools for component removal and installation tasks.
Instructions for safely accessing the computer's interior by removing the chassis cover.
Step-by-step guide for safely uninstalling RAM modules from the system.
Detailed procedure for safely extracting the CPU from its socket.
Steps to disconnect and remove the main computer motherboard.
Explanation of power LED status indicators and blinking patterns for fault diagnosis.
Lists common diagnostic error messages and their corresponding solutions.
Details system-level error messages and provides troubleshooting guidance.
Configuration for determining the order of devices used for computer startup.
Overview of configurable settings and parameters within the BIOS utility.
Instructions for upgrading the computer's firmware (Basic Input/Output System).
Guidance on setting and managing system and BIOS passwords for enhanced security.
Technical details of the CPU, including generation and cache size.
Description of all external ports available on the computer for connectivity.
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