Dell PRECISION 530 - Manual (Page 163)

Solving Problems 163
3 Lay the computer on its right side.
4 Open the computer cover .
5 Ensure that each expansion card is firmly seated in its connector. If any
expansion cards are loose, reseat them.
6 Ensure that all cables are firmly connected to their corresponding
connectors on the expansion cards. If any cables appear loose,
reconnect them.
For instructions on which cables should be attached to specific
connectors on an expansion card, see the expansion card's
documentation.
7 Close the computer cover .
8 Stand the computer upright.
9 Reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and
turn them on.
Is the computer working properly?
Yes. The problem is resolved.
No. You may have a faulty expansion card. Go to
step 10 .
10 Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
11 Lay the computer on its right side.
12 Open the computer cover .
13 Remove all expansion cards installed in the computer except the video
card.
NOTE: If your primary hard drive is connected to a drive controller card
and not one of the system board enhanced integrated drive electronics
(EIDE) connectors, leave the drive controller card installed in the
computer.
14 Close the computer cover .
15 Stand the computer upright.
16 Reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and
turn them on.