Troubleshooting a Wet System
Problem
•Liquid spilled on the system.
•Excessive humidity.
Action
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.
1Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 41.
3Remove all expansion cards installed in the system. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 56.
4Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours.
5Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 41.
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 107.
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 57.
8Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics" on page 97. If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 107.
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
Problem
•System was dropped or damaged.
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Troubleshooting Your System
