Dell HX574, R905 owner manual Troubleshooting a Wet System, Troubleshooting a Damaged System

Troubleshooting a Wet System

Problem

•Liquid spilled on the system.

•Excessive humidity.

Action

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.

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

2Open the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 65.

3Remove all expansion cards installed in the system. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 80.

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

5Close the system. See "Opening and Closing the System" on page 65.

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 179.

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 78.

8Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 167.

If the test fails, see "Getting Help" on page 179.

Troubleshooting a Damaged System

Problem

•System was dropped or damaged.

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