Did you try removing the memory and or swap memory modules and trying one at a time if you have two? And use a can of duster air to blow out the memory slots.
Also try downloading memtest and test your memory.
What "told you" that - did the system boot into WIndows? If these are Windows errors, they may indicate a corrupt Windows install. What happens when you go into the Dell diagnostics (F12)?
Ok now, I tried to do what you told me to do, but while doing that it said that the memory couldn't be read, do i need a technician for this???Am I really screwed???
hdx47
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December 23rd, 2010 11:00
And how can I download memtest if i can't do anything????
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December 23rd, 2010 11:00
Did you try removing the memory and or swap memory modules and trying one at a time if you have two? And use a can of duster air to blow out the memory slots.
Also try downloading memtest and test your memory.
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December 23rd, 2010 12:00
Start with the Dell diagnostics - F12 at powerup. Run a test and record which DIMM (A or B) produces the error.
Then swap the two modules. Re-test. If the error follows the module, replace that memory modules.
If the error sticks with the same socket (and the other module), replace the system board.
hdx47
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But the problem is that I CAN'T start the Dell diagnostics, I press F12 key but it doesn't work,
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December 23rd, 2010 12:00
Take out both modules and try each one at a time -- if one module is bad, it may be preventing the system from starting.
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What "told you" that - did the system boot into WIndows? If these are Windows errors, they may indicate a corrupt Windows install. What happens when you go into the Dell diagnostics (F12)?
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Ok now, I tried to do what you told me to do, but while doing that it said that the memory couldn't be read, do i need a technician for this???Am I really screwed???