How to Run Hardware Diagnostics on a Dell G15 Laptop

Running Diagnostics with Dell SupportAssist

• 💡 To check your Dell G15's hardware health from the operating system, download and install the Dell SupportAssist application.
• 🚀 Once installed, you can initiate a full system scan or customize the scan to include checks for updates, performance boosts, and network optimization.
• 🔍 After the scan, review the detailed results in the 'History' section to see which hardware components passed the check.

Accessing Boot Menu Diagnostics

• ⚠️ To run diagnostics before the operating system loads, shut down your PC, then press the power button and immediately start repeatedly pressing the F12 key.
• 🎯 From the boot menu, navigate to 'Diagnostics' using the arrow keys and press Enter to begin the scan.
• 📱 Upon completion, scan the displayed QR code with your smartphone to access the detailed diagnostic results on the official Dell website.

Advanced Hardware Testing

• 🔬 For specific hardware checks, select 'Advanced Test' within the boot menu diagnostics.
• ⚡ You can then choose individual components to run targeted tests and view their specific results.