Owners Manual

• Hard drives
• SAS backplane
• Expansion-card
• PSUs
• Fans
• Processors and heat sinks
• Memory modules
4. Let the system dry thoroughly for minimum 24 hours.
5. Reinstall the components you removed in step 3.
6. Close the system.
7. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripheral
devices.
If the system does not start properly, see Getting help.
8. If the system starts properly, turn off the system and reinstall the expansion card that you removed, if
any.
9. If the system fails to start, see Getting help.
Troubleshooting a damaged system
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
1. Turn off the system and attached peripheral devices, and disconnect the system from the electrical
outlet.
2. Open the system.
3. Ensure that the following components are properly installed:
• Expansion-card assembly
• PSUs
• Fans
• Processors and heat sinks
• Memory modules
• hard drive carriers
4. Ensure that all cables are properly connected.
5. Close the system.
6. If the system fails to start, see Getting help.
Troubleshooting the system battery
NOTE: If the system is turned off for long periods of time (for weeks or months), the NVRAM may
lose its system configuration information. This situation is caused by a defective battery.
1. Re-enter the time and date through the System Setup program. See System setup options at boot.
2. Turn off the system and disconnect it from the electrical outlet for at least one hour.
3. Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet and turn on the system.
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