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How do I run diagnostics on my Dell computer?
Overview
- For Dell computers, open the link: https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/sln114988/dell-diagnostic-tools-to-diagnose-and-fix-hardware-problems-on-your-dell-pc--tablet-or-servers?lang=en
- Turn on the machine and press the F12 key when the Dell icon appears
- Once the boot menu appears, use the arrow keys to select the diagnostics option, and press enter
- Let the diagnostics run until it's complete
- If one or more errors are reported, use the error/validation code to look up the corresponding issue on the Dell support website
- Use your Service Tag Number on the computer, additional troubleshooting options, warranty information, driver updates, etc