verify the complaint
identify the problem
Get a clear, sufficient definition of the problem
To start troubleshooting the first step is to convey the manual. The manual will have a chapter called troubleshooting and have a list of the most common problems that may occur with the phone.
define the problem
The clock on a 240sx will not work if it is receiving no power or it is defective. Replacing the fuse and testing the wiring is the first step in troubleshooting.
The forth or last step is to turn the power back on and see if your fix worked.
The first step is always to verify the complaint. you don't want to waste your time(time=money) trying to diagnose something that doesn't truly exist. once you verify that it is an actual problem then you can begin to diagnose the cause.
A slipping transmission on a 2002 Mitsubishi can be caused by low fluid levels. Check the fluid should be the first step in troubleshooting the issue.
ascertain the user's priorities
Stalling can occur for several reasons. The first step in troubleshooting these cars is to check the fault codes.
- Check the Device Manager on the user computer for hardware problems
Safe mode loads the Standard VGA driver, its not somewhat a monitor troubleshooting step but rather a step taken to resolve driver issues. If your monitor displays the first part of the boot process then blanks out while loading the OS it is recommended your boot into safe mode to try & resolve display issues.