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Troubleshooting Your System 169
Action
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system
cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any
procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about
safety precautions, working inside the system and protecting against electrostatic
discharge.
1
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 68.
3
Remove all expansion cards installed in the system. See "Removing an
Expansion Card" on page 107.
4
Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours.
5
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 70.
6
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.
If the system does not start properly,
see
"Getting Help" on page 205
.
7
If the system starts properly, shut down the system and reinstall all of the
expansion cards that you removed. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on
page 110.
8
Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge
Diagnostics" on page 193.
If the tests fail,
see
"Getting Help" on page 205
.
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
Problem
• System was dropped or damaged.