Dell PRECISION 530 - Manual (Page 168)

168 Solving Problems
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m 15 Reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and
turn them on.
16 Run the System Board Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics .
Did any of the diagnostics tests fail?
Yes.
Contact Dell for technical assistance.
No. The problem is resolved.
Repair a Dropped or Damaged Computer
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see " Safety First—
For You and Your Computer ."
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "
System Board
Components " or the interior service label.
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the following steps:
1 Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
2 Lay the computer on its right side.
3 Open the computer cover .
4 Check all the expansion-card connections in the computer, and reseat
any loose expansion cards.
5 Ensure that all cables are properly connected and that all components
are properly seated in their connectors and sockets.
6 Close the computer cover .
7 Stand the computer upright.
8 Reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and
turn them on.
9 Run the System Board Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics .
Did any of the diagnostics tests fail?
Yes.
Contact Dell for technical assistance.