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I've wiped and reinstalled XP on an old Dell laptop c400.

  • 29-08-2008 04:45PM
    #1
    k123456
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭


    I've wiped and reinstalled XP on an old Dell laptop c400. The NIC doesnt seem to be working. I've gone to the dell site and installed the nic drivers, there is only one model of nic for Dell laptop c400. Whenever i connect the laptop to network it says cable unplugged. Changed the nic speed to 10, 100 auto etc , no joy. Is there any diagnosis tool I can run against the nic to see if it is working or even to tell me the make and model of card, (it imbedded)


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  • #2
    Anti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭Anti


    have you checked in the bios to see if its not disabled ?

    Also with most dells holding the fn key then pressing the power button withh run it through a short diag. You can check google for the light codes.


  • #3
    MooseJam
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    it could also just be switched off, isn't there normally an on - off button for wireless on laptops, sorry if im stating the obvious


  • #4
    k123456
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭k123456


    Forgot to mention it's not wireless, its wired.


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