Troubleshooting a damaged system, Troubleshooting the system battery – Dell PowerEdge 2800 User Manual

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2.

Open the system. See "

Opening the System

."


 

3.

Remove the expansion card cage from the system. See "

Removing the Expansion-Card Cage

" in "Installing System Components."


 

4.

Remove all expansion cards installed in the system. See "

Removing an Expansion Card

" in "Installing System Components."


 

5.

Remove all memory modules installed in the system. See "

Removing Memory Modules

" in "Installing System Components."


 

6.

Remove the processor(s) from the system. See "

Replacing a Processor

" in "Installing System Components."


 

7.

Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours.

 

8.

Replace the processor(s), memory modules, and expansion cards. See "

Replacing a Processor

," "

Installing Memory Modules

," and "

Installing an

Expansion Card

" in "Installing System Components."


 

9.

Replace the expansion card cage. See "

Installing the Expansion-Card Cage

" in "Installing System Components."


 

10.

Close the system. See "

Closing the System

."


 

11.

Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and peripherals.

If the system does not start properly, see "

Getting Help

."

 

12.

Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "

Using Server Administrator Diagnostics

" in "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-card cage

l

 

Expansion cards

l

 

Memory modules

l

 

Processor(s)

l

 

Power supplies

l

 

Fans

l

 

Hard drives

 

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 "

Getting Help

."

 

Troubleshooting the System Battery

CAUTION:

Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See

your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.

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