Solving problems, Battery problems, Card problems – Dell Precision 350 User Manual
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Solving Problems
Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 User's Guide
Battery Problems
Fill out the
Diagnostics Checklist
as you complete these checks.
Card Problems
Fill out the
Diagnostics Checklist
as you complete these checks.
Drive Problems
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Serial or Parallel Device Problems
CAUTION:
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
Replace the battery —
If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or
date displays during start-up,
replace the battery
. If the battery still does not work properly,
contact Dell
.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide.
Check the card seating and cable —
1.
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from electrical outlets, wait 10 to 20 seconds, and
open the computer cover
.
2.
Ensure that each card is firmly seated in its connector. Reseat any loose cards.
3.
Make sure that all cables are firmly connected to their corresponding connectors on the cards. If any cables appear loose, reconnect
them.
For instructions on which cables should be attached to specific connectors on a card, see the card's documentation.
4.
Close the computer cover
, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Test the video card —
1.
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from electrical outlets, wait 10 to 20 seconds, and
open the computer cover
.
2.
Remove all cards except the video card.
If your primary hard drive is connected to a drive controller card and not to one of the system board IDE connectors, leave the drive
controller card installed in the computer.
3.
Close the computer cover
, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
4.
Run the
Dell Diagnostics
.
If any of the tests fail,
contact Dell
.
Test the cards —
1.
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from electrical outlets, wait 10 to 20 seconds, and
open the computer cover
.
2.
Reinstall one of the cards that you removed previously.
3.
Close the computer cover
, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
4.
Run the
Dell Diagnostics
.
If any of the diagnostics tests fail, the card you just reinstalled is faulty and needs to be replaced.
5.
Repeat this process until you have reinstalled all cards.
If you have reinstalled all of the cards and the problem is not resolved,
contact Dell
.