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Repairing a wet computer, Step 4, Step 3 – Dell Precision 330 User Manual

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3

Unplug the AC power cable from the computer, wait approximately 30

seconds, and plug in the AC power cable.

4

Press the power button to turn on the computer.

NOTICE:

If your computer is not responding, turning off power or unplugging

the power cord should be done only as a last resort. Doing so can cause
problems with system settings and configuration.

Repairing a Wet Computer

Spills, splashes, and excessive humidity can cause damage to the system. If
an external device, such as a printer or modem, gets wet, contact the
manufacturer of the device for instructions.

CAUTION:

Before you perform this procedure, see "

Safety First—

For You and Your Computer

."

Fill out the

Diagnostics Checklist

as you perform the following steps:

1

Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their

electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then

remove the

computer cover

.

2

Let the computer dry for at least 24 hours. Ensure that it is thoroughly

dry before you proceed.

3

If you have a mini tower chassis,

remove the AGP card brace

.

4

Remove all expansion cards

installed in the computer except a video

expansion card.

NOTE:

If your primary hard drive is connected to a drive controller card

and not one of the system board EIDE connectors, leave the drive
controller card installed in the computer.

5

Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals

to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Does the system have power?
Yes. Go to

step 6

.

No.

Contact Dell

for technical assistance.

6

Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their

electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then remove the

computer cover.