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Troubleshooting cooling fans
Prerequisites
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 are shipped with your product.
NOTE: The fan number is referenced by the systems management software. In the event of a
problem with a particular fan, you can easily identify and replace it by noting down the fan numbers
on the cooling fan assembly.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1.
Reseat the fan or the fan's power cable.
2.
Restart the system.
Next steps
1.
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
2.
If the problem persists, see the Getting help section.
Related Links
Getting help
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
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Troubleshooting system memory
Prerequisites
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 are shipped with your product.
Steps
1.
If the system is operational, run the appropriate system diagnostic test. See the Using system
diagnostics section for the available diagnostic tests.
If the diagnostic tests indicate a fault, follow the corrective actions provided by the diagnostic tests.
2.
If the system is not operational, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and unplug the system
from the power source. Wait at least for 10 seconds, and then reconnect the system to the power
source.
3.
Turn on the system and attached peripherals, and note the messages on the screen.
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