Troubleshooting the power supply, Troubleshooting the cooling fans – Dell PowerEdge 650 User Manual

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Problem

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Error message shows problem with the battery.

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System Setup utility loses the system configuration information.

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System date and time do not stay current.

 

Action

1.

 

Open the system. See "

Opening the System

."

2.

 

Check the connection of the battery to the system board.

 

See "

Replacing the Battery

" in "Installing System Components."

 

3.

 

Close the system. See "

Closing the System

."

4.

 

If the problem is not resolved by reseating the battery, replace the battery. See "

Replacing the Battery

" in "Installing System Components."

 

If the problem is not resolved by replacing the battery, see "

Getting Help

."

 

Troubleshooting the Power Supply

 

Problem

l

 

The power LED on the front of the system is not lit.

 

Action

1.

 

Check the connection of the power cable to the power supply and the outlet.

2.

 

Remove the bezel. See "

Opening the System

."

3.

 

Turn on the system.

 

If the problem is not resolved, continue to the next step.

4.

 

Open the system. See "

Opening the System

."

5.

 

Ensure that the power supply cable is properly connected to the backplane board.

6.

 

Close the system. See "

Closing the System

."

 

If the problem is still not resolved, replace the power supply. See "

Power Supply

" in "Installing System Components."

 

Troubleshooting the Cooling Fans

 

Problem

l

 

One or more of the system fans does not work.

 

Action

1.

 

Open the system. See "

Opening the System

."

CAUTION:

There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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