I get the error code 2000-0146 only when i run the f12 diagnostic

dell.com has this answer, we are not dell.
all 2000 errors are in the manual for errorss.
146 means.
hdd error, hard drive.
what you do is use F12 ePAS diagnosics.
power on
hammer f12 key
ePSA screen POP'ss
the click "through test"
the deselect all test but HDD
and run it, it will fail, because your unstated PC has a bad HDD.
then you will ask hot to fix bad hdd, answer replace it.
new HDD and a new OS.

all 2000 codes here

https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/sln116413/running-epsa-built-in-diagnostics-on-your-alienware-system?lang=en

every one.

The dells i use to work on had built in diagnostics, you could try pressing F12 to see if yours has this its called ePSA diagnostic tool, you press F12 when the dell splash screen appears then use arrow to scroll down to highlight diagnostics. It takes about 4 minutes to run. Hope it helps.

Error Code 0326 means LCD inverter error, unable to turn lamp ON/OFF.

• Update to the latest BIOS.
• Turn off your computer and reconnect your LCD cable.
• Repeat the diagnostics by turning your laptop on and tapping F12 and selecting diagnostics
• if you still get that error then it could be these parts LCD cable+LCD needs replaced

Yes it looks like a Failing Hard Drive. I suggest you backup all your data. Press the F12 key at the Dell Logo, select diagnostics and run an extended diagnostics on your hard drive.

Also here is a list of He2 error codes http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/sears-kenmore/10283-he2-error-codes.html
I think the error code you are actually getting maybe an F21 due to there is no listing for F12. use this kink to put the unit into diagnostics and run the diagnostic menu which will give you your exact error code as well. I await your reply
Thank you
Rick

Go to
http://support.dell.com/support/0148
For further support as you have a hard drive error.
Hope this helps.





How to run PSA Diagnostics

Article Summary: Instructions on how to run the PSA Diagnostics, and an Error Code list with possible solutions. Table of Contents:

1. Start the PSA Diagnostics
   
2. Error Code List
   

Step 1: Start the PSA Diagnostics

1. Restart the system.
   
2. At the Dell logo screen, press <F12>.
   
Note: Some systems do not have an F12 key, to access the boot options you have to press the <0> (zero) key at the Dell logo screen.
3. At the One Time Boot menu, press the <Down> arrow key to highlight Diagnostics, then press <Enter> to begin PSA.
   
4. Write down any error codes listed.
   
5. Use the list provided in the next section to see what the error code means.
   

Initiate diagnostics first to isolate the problem. go to boot menu by pressing F12 during the Dell Logo Screen then choose diagnostics. If theres no error code from the process that means you need to reinstall OS

When you power up the computer press F1 or F2 or "del" key to enter in bios.There is boot menu .You can diagnostic boot sequence there.
In some computer boot diagnostic come with F8 or TAB or F12.
Let me know if you need further assistance.
Thanks for using FixYa.

There could be a hardware problem on the computer if it just stays for a couple of minutes and automatically turns off. I would suggest to run a Diagnostic test first

1. Turn on computer
2. Tap F12 on the dell logo screen
3. Select Diagnostic Test
4. Finish the test (approximately 10-15min.)
5. If there are error codes, it means there is a hardware problem

Provide me the error codes, and i will tell you which causes the problem.

run firs the diagnostics either from the boot menu on F12 utility partition or using the dell utility disc.
when you power on laptop then you tap on F12 upon seeing dell logo it will bring you to the boot menu. select utility partition or dell diagnostics if you have one. then run the test for system and custom test for the hard drive. if you get error code replace hard drive.