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1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover").
3. Lay the system on its right side.
4. Remove all expansion cards installed in the system (see "Removing an Expansion Card" in "Installing System Options").
5. Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours.
6. Stand the system upright.
7. Install the cover (see "Installing the Cover").
8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
If the system does not start up properly, see "Getting Help."
9. If the system starts up normally, shut down the system and reinstall all of the expansion cards you removed in step4 (see "Installing an Expansion
Card" in "Installing System Options").
10. Run the system board tests in the system diagnostics to confirm that the system is working properly (see "Running the System Diagnostics").
If the tests fail, see "Getting Help."
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
Problem
l System was dropped or damaged
Action
1. Ensure that the following components are properly installed and connected:
l Expansion cards
l Power cables
l Cooling fans
l Drives
2. Ensure that all cables are properly connected.
3. Ensure that all components are properly installed and free from damage.
4. Run the system board tests in the system diagnostics (see "Running the System Diagnostics").
If the tests fail, see "Getting Help."
Troubleshooting the System Battery
Problem
l System message indicates a problem with the battery
l System Setup program loses system configuration information
l System date and time do not stay current
The system battery maintains system configuration, date, and time information in NVRAM when you turn off the system. The operating life of the battery
ranges from 2 to 5 years, depending on how you use the system (for example, if you keep the system on most of the time, the battery gets little use and thus
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your System."
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.