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Solving Problems
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NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "
System Board
Components " or the interior service label.
1
Run the System Board Devices and Processor Cache test groups in the
Dell Diagnostics .
Did any of the diagnostics tests fail?
Yes . Contact Dell for technical assistance.
No . Go to the next question.
Do you have two microprocessors installed in the computer?
Yes . Go to step 2 .
No . Go to step 3 .
2
Enter system setup and ensure that values for Processor 0 and
Processor 1 under the CPU Information option are identical.
Are the two microprocessors identical?
Yes . Go to step 3 .
No . You must replace one or both of the microprocessors to make
them identical. Contact Dell for technical assistance.
3
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
4
Lay the computer on its right side.
5
Open the computer cover .
6
Remove and install the microprocessor(s) .
7
Ensure that the microprocessor fan cables are firmly connected to the
connectors on the system board.
8
Remove and install the VRM(s).
9
Close the computer cover .
10
Stand the computer upright.
11
Reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and
turn them on.