


If you cannot run the diagnostics, go on to question 3. If you do not receive an error, go on to question 3. If you receive an error, go to SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check to log an issue with your computer. (On business computers tap the F12 key at the Dell splash screen to bring up a menu where you can enter diagnostics.) Such as upgrading the parts to quieter parts.Īny troubleshooting on your computer should start with running the onboard preboot diagnostics if available. You may want to look at other options to make your computer quieter. Is the noise that you hear appreciably louder than a similar model of computer? If so carry on with this guide, if not then the noise would not be considered to be abnormal. If the noise is an electrical noise, then you must contact your Technical Support as they need to troubleshoot this with you further. If the noise is an overspinning noise, then you must follow this guide. Is it a mechanical noise that is ticking, clicking, grinding, or catching, if so go to section 3 step 1. Is it an electrical noise? If so go to section 2 step 4. Is it an overspinning noise? If so go to section 2 step 3. Is the computer working fine except for the noise? If so carry on with the guide. Understanding and Troubleshooting your Hard Drive (hard drive or SSD) How to troubleshoot a Overheating, Shutdown or Thermal issue on a Dell PCĭoes the computer fail to boot or report read errors? If so check out the article below to troubleshooting hard drive issues. Is the computer overheating or shutting down? If so go to the link below to troubleshooting thermal events. Are you having any other issues with your computer?
