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Troubleshooting Your System 131
5
Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 68.
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 165
.
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 95.
8
Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge
Diagnostics" on page 151.
If the tests fail,
see
"Getting Help" on page 165
.
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
Problem
• System was dropped or damaged.
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 computer and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.
1
Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 68.
2
Ensure that the following components are properly installed:
• Expansion cards
• Power supplies
•Fans
• Processors and heat sinks
• Memory modules
• Drive-carrier connections to the SAS/SATA backplane, if applicable
3
Ensure that all cables are properly connected.
4
Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 68.