Dell PRECISION 530 - Manual (Page 160)

160 Solving Problems
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m 7 Ensure that the DC power cables from the power supply are firmly
connected to the connectors on each drive. Also verify that the
interface cable for each drive is firmly connected to the drive and to
the system board.
8 Ensure that the front panel cable is firmly connected to the system
board and the front panel. Also ensure that the control panel cable is
firmly connected to the front panel.
The control panel contains the hard drive activity light. To locate the
system board and front panel connectors, see " System Board
Components " and " Front Panel Components ." Also, see the interior
service label.
9 Close the computer cover .
10 Stand the computer upright.
11 Reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and
turn them on.
Does the hard drive activity light blink during the boot routine?
Yes. Go to the next question.
No. The system board may be faulty.
Contact Dell for technical
assistance.
Does the computer display a drive error message?
Yes. See "
System Messages " for an explanation of the message. If you
cannot correct the problem by performing the action described in the
table, then contact Dell for technical assistance.
No. Go to the next question.
Is this the primary hard drive that contains the operating system?
Yes. Go to the next question.
No.
Contact Dell for technical assistance.
Does the drive boot the operating system?
Yes. Go to the next question.
No. Files in the operating system may be corrupt. See your operating
system documentation.
Is the drive operating properly?
Yes. The problem is resolved.