20 Most Recent Dell Dimension 8300 PC Desktop - Page 6 Questions & Answers

check for driver update, repair ur missing windows files, run registry cleaner reg in out and restart pc and then try otherwise check ur hardware

decrease ur resolution and clean ur system using registry cleaner reg in out it will help u

No, it's not a virus, the memory chip inside the flash has died. Can't be fixed, junk it and buy a new one.

Hi,
go to this website and enter your product detail.

http://www.sahara.co.za/support_center.php

this is the link for sahara laptop n1356 drivers web page.
sahara laptop n1356 free driver download - Google Search

hope this helps

It could be that the video card drivers have become corrupted.

You can download the drivers from the site below and try reinstalling them.

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&catid=6&dateid=-1&impid=-1&osl=EN&typeid=-1&formatid=-1&servicetag=&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_8300&hidos=WW1&hidlang=en&TabIndex=&scanSupported=False&scanConsent=False

You need to make the DVD drive the first bootable device.
F2 on boot up should take you into the bios, it should say on the first screen as you boot what key takes you into the bios/setup.
Change the boot settings to allow the dvd drive to boot first.
It should now say press any key to boot from cd/dvd when you put your installation disc in

Right click on My Computer and select Properties in the menu and it will tell you.

Try running malware bytes anti-malware, google it and run it.

The problem you're running into is that Dell uses proprietary parts,like quite a few manufacturers still do.The board you bought should have come with a manual on a CD or DVD.You can look through the manual and see what the connections are,they're even printed,usually,on the board beside each set of pins.It's very small print.
What you have going for you is that the Dell multi-plug is also labeled as to what wires are for each application.You'll have to cut the plug off and put individual connectors on each wire,then connect them to the corresponding pins.You can get the parts at an electronic supply store,even Radio Shack.
Just be careful,and make sure that if your hands are inside the case,the cord is unplugged.
Bob

HERE is a link for the drivers in a zip file. I'm assuming that this is a sound card. if this is not the correct driver let me know and I will try to help you find the right one.

You may have a electronic problem.
could you open the computer and look at the CPU. Around the CPU are little canisters called capacitors. the tops of these capacitor are rounded,means you need to replace them.
they are about 8-10 of them, it is a $5.00 fix and it works well after that

Try booting into safe mode, then go to start, then run, and type MSCONFIG then click on the start-up tab, then click disable all, then click on services tabs, then click hide microsoft then click disable all, then restart your computer and see if that helps

Check the time and date on your system clock

1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
   
   
2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
   
   

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

1. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
   
   
2. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
   
   

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the open cover—at least 30 cm (1 ft) of desk top space.

1. Lay the computer on its side so that the arrow on the bottom of the computer points up.
   
   
2. Open the cover:
   
   
   1. Facing the back of the computer, press the release button on the right side of the computer with one hand while pulling up on the top of the cover with the other hand.
      
      
   1. Press the release button on the left side of the computer with one hand while pulling up on the top of the cover with the other hand.
      
      
   2. Hold the bottom of the computer with one hand, and then pull open the cover with the other hand.
      
      

1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.
   
   
2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your computer, turn them off now.
   
   

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

1. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
   
   
2. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
   
   

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before you open the cover.

1. Open the computer cover.
   
   

NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.

1. Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the FAN2 connector on the system board.
   
   
2. Disconnect the power cable from the PWR connector on the system board.
   
   
3. Lift up the airflow shroud.
   
   

CAUTION: The heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

1. Remove the heat sink:
   
   
   1. Release the retention module clip by pressing in on the tab and lifting the retention module clip up.
   
   
   1. Pull the release lever out until the heat sink is released.
      
      
   2. Lift the heat sink away from the microprocessor.
      

NOTICE: Lay the heat sink down with the thermal grease facing upward.

is the CPU running mine did that when the processor went out also if that fan isnt going try unplugging an replugging it in

r u connected to internet if you are try clicking Tools and make sure work offline is not checked

try this possibly http://www.topshareware.com/sahara-laptop-al-096-sound-drivers/downloads/1.htm

most likely the fan in your power supply ... might be an auxiliary fan ... could be your hard drive.

In any event ... get yourself a good back up now in the unlikely event it is your hard drive.

DETATCH SMPS FROM MOTHER BOARD SORT GREEN & BLACK WIRE WITH A PIN AND SEE WHETHER SMPS FAN IS WORKING. IF NOT WORKING KINDLY ARRANGE TO REPLACE THE SMPS.