Troubleshooting hard drives, See "troubleshooting, Hard drives – Dell POWEREDGE R610 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Your System

support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.

1 If applicable, remove the bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel."
2 Try using a different DVD.
3 Ensure that the device drivers for the optical drive are installed and are

configured correctly

4 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the integrated SATA

controller and the drive’s SATA port are enabled. See "Using the System

Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager."

5 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Running the System

Diagnostics."

6 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system

from the electrical outlet.

7 Open the system. See "Opening the System."
8 Ensure that the interface/power cable is securely connected to the optical

drive and to the system board.

9 Ensure that the power cable is properly connected to the drive.

10 Close the system. See "Closing the System."
11 Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and

attached peripherals.
If the problem is not resolved, see "Getting Help."

Troubleshooting Hard Drives

CAUTION:

Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You

should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.

CAUTION:

This troubleshooting procedure can destroy data stored on the hard

drive. Before you proceed, back up all files on the hard drive.

1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Running the System

Diagnostics."

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