Dell PowerEdge 750 - Manual (Page 39)

Troubleshooting a Wet System
Problem
l Liquid spilled on the system.
l Excessive humidity.
Action
1. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Open the system. See " Opening the System ."
3. Remove all expansion cards installed in the system. See " Removing an Expansion Card " in "Installing System Options."
4. Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours.
5. Close the system. See " Closing the System ."
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 ."
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 " in
"Installing System Options."
8. Run the system board tests in the system diagnostics to confirm that the system is working properly. See " Running the System Diagnostics ."
If the tests fail, see " Getting Help ."
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
Problem
l System was dropped or damaged.
Action
1. Open the system. See " Opening the System ."
2. Ensure that the following components are properly installed:
l Expansion cards
l Power supply
l Fans
l Hard drive connections
3. Ensure that all cables are properly connected.
4. Close the system. See " Closing the System ."
5. Run the system board tests in the system diagnostics. See " Running the System Diagnostics ."
If the tests fail, see " Troubleshooting the System Board ."
CAUTION: See your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting
against electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: See your System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting
against electrostatic discharge.