My New Dell 4600 Is Messed

[scottwile]

hey,

i got a new dell for x-mas. it is a dimension 4600 with a view sonic vp171b lcd monitor. is is fucked. i was wondering what is the best what to clear the hard drive. ever since i started it up it just ramdomly restarts and the monitor driver doesn't seem to work, i have 8 bit color right now. is it possiable that the fan aren't hooked up right so it could over heat and reset itsself? if so how would i set it up?
thanks alot for your help

[{I}{K}{E}]

maybe your videocard it broken??

what videocard do you have?

[scottwile]

could it be broken, its brand new, where would i find out what video card i have?
thanks

[{I}{K}{E}]

Originally posted by scottwile@5 January 2004 - 23:25
could it be broken, its brand new, where would i find out what video card i have?
thanks
was it like this when you first started your pc?

If you can't find the problem I should call DELL ;)

[DWk]

as far as i know...if you merely change something to dell's windows or the pc's hardware it should void the warranty, doesnt it?

so call em....

[ZeroTolerance]

pack it back up and get your cash back :D

[scottwile]

when i try to install the video controller it says
" cannot install this hardware"
there was a probalem installing this hardware: video controller (vga) compatible

i am gonna call dell after i eat but does that mean anything? and what is the best way to reformat the c drive ms dos didn't format it

[100%]

I thought Dell, had this fantastic fix it at home warranty.
If you really received the machine like this - then it is their responsibility.
or did you install everything?

[DWk]

Originally posted by scottwile@5 January 2004 - 16:44
when i try to install the video controller it says
" cannot install this hardware"
there was a probalem installing this hardware: video controller (vga) compatible

i am gonna call dell after i eat but does that mean anything? and what is the best way to reformat the c drive ms dos didn't format it
doesnt even matter....call them :)

[Robert00000]

Originally posted by DWk+6 January 2004 - 01:16--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (DWk @ 6 January 2004 - 01:16)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-scottwile@5 January 2004 - 16:44
when i try to install the video controller it says
" cannot install this hardware"
there was a probalem installing this hardware: video controller (vga) compatible

i am gonna call dell after i eat but does that mean anything? and what is the best way to reformat the c drive ms dos didn&#39;t format it
doesnt even matter....call them :) [/b][/quote]
Yep, thats the best thing to do. Your paying over the odds for the system so take advantage of their service.

I would never buy a system from any retailer, prefer to build it myself, its much cheaper.

[h1]

Amen, Robert. I won&#39;t touch anything but self-built, Alienwares, Voodoos, and Falcon NWs.

scottwile, you should get your cash back. It&#39;s a Dell man, what&#39;d you expect?

[ricochet]

Call Dell

1-800-624-9896

Good Luck

[scottwile]

Alright, thanks alot guys, i am gonna send it back and get something good
thanks

[james_bond_rulez]

Originally posted by ricochet@5 January 2004 - 18:43
Call Dell

1-800-624-9896

Good Luck
if an indian takes ur call, hang up :lol:

[shn]

Dude......... you got a dellhttp://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/a0/dckix.gif

http://bakshi.us/satire/photos/hell.jpg

Just kiddin. Try taking a look at your owners manual. And I hope for the sake of god that your not running the preinstalled o.s. that came with your computer. Format the whole drive and install a fresh copy of xp pro.