How to Troubleshoot an Inspiron 1300

The Dell Inspiron 1300 laptop computer has the Windows XP operating system and a 40 GB hard drive to store data. Dell recommends many different options with the Inspiron 1300's manual to repair any problem you find. Many of these will only take a few minutes, but some will take about an hour.

Things You'll Need

• Paperclip

Instructions

1. Restore the Inspiron 1300 to a different time period if a new program is slowing down your computer. Click "Start." Scroll over "All Programs," then "Accessories." Go to "System Tools" and click "System Restore." Click "Restore the computer to another date." Choose a date on the calendar when the Inspiron 1300 functioned without any problem. Click "Next." Click "OK" to agree to format the Inspiron 1300. It will restart and when it boots up, it will use the settings you selected.

2. Adjust the settings of the mouse if you are having trouble with it. Click "Start," then "Control Panel." From here, go to "Printers and Other Hardware." Click "Mouse." Adjust the settings to suit your needs.

3. Remove a CD or DVD manually if the eject button will not work. Straighten one end of a paperclip. Insert the straightened end into the eject hole. Push in firmly and the disc will eject. Remove the disc and close the tray.

4. Cool down the Inspiron 1300's hard drive if it is overheating. Turn the computer off. Allow it to cool down until it hits room temperature, then restart it. Run the check disk utility within the computer when you restart it. Click "Start," then "My Computer." Right-click the "C:" drive and select "Properties." Go to the "Tools" tab. Click "Check Now," then "Start."

Tips & Warnings

• Use the Inspiron 1300's disk cleanup to remove useless files.

• Do not use the Inspiron 1300 when it is overheating.

References

• Dell: Manuals - Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130
• Microsoft Windows XP: Windows XP System Restore Is Easy to Use