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Troubleshooting Processors
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 came with the product.
1Run the appropriate online diagnostics test. See "Using Online Diagnostics" on page 147.
2Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
3Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 64.
4Ensure that each processor and heat sink are properly installed. See "Installing a Processor" on page 107.
5Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 65.
6Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
7Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 147.
8Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
9Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 64.
10Remove processor 2. See "Removing a Processor" on page 103.
11Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 65.
12Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.
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