13For each expansion card you removed in step 9, perform the following steps:

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

b Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85. c Reinstall one of the expansion cards.

d Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.

e Place the system upright and on its feet on a flat and stable surface, reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.

fRun the appropriate diagnostic test.

If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 193.

Troubleshooting the Processors

WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.

1Run the appropriate online diagnostics test. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 181.

2Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

3Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.

4Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 87.

5Ensure that each processor and heat sink are properly installed. See "Installing a Processor" on page 110.

6Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on page 88.

7Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.

8Place the system upright and on its feet on a flat and stable surface, reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.

Troubleshooting Your System

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