Dell T605, DR715 owner manual Troubleshooting a Damaged System, System was dropped or damaged, 169

Action

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 68.

3Remove all expansion cards installed in the system. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 107.

4Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours.

5Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 70.

6Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.

If the system does not start properly, see "Getting Help" on page 205.

7If the system starts properly, shut down the system and reinstall all of the expansion cards that you removed. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 110.

8Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 193.

If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 205.

Troubleshooting a Damaged System

Problem

•System was dropped or damaged.

Troubleshooting Your System

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