Solving Problems
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Dropped or Damaged Computer
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
System Information Guide
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HE C K
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C A BL E
C O N NE C T IO N S
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1
Ensure that the DC power cables from the power supply are firmly connected
to the connectors on each drive.
2
Verify that the interface cable for each drive is firmly connected to the drive
and to the system board.
3
Ensure that the control panel cable is firmly connected to the system board.
If the hard drive activity light does not blink during the boot routine, see
"Contacting Dell".
If a drive error message displays, see "Error Messages" for an explanation.
If the primary hard drive that contains the operating system does not boot, files
in the operating system might be corrupt. For more information, see your
operating system documentation.
C
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T H E
C A RD
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C A BL E
C O NN E C T IO N S
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1
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from electrical outlets,
wait 10 to 20 seconds, and then open the computer cover.
2
Check all card connections in the computer, and reseat any loose cards.
3
Ensure that all cables are properly connected and that all components are
properly seated in their connectors and sockets.
4
Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical
outlets, and turn them on.
5
Run the Dell Diagnostics.
If any of the diagnostics tests fail, see "Contacting Dell" for the number to call
for assistance
Summary of Contents for Precision Workstation 650
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Page 40: ...26 About Your Computer Dell Precision 650 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 41: ...3 S E C T IO N 4 About Your Computer Dell Precision 450 Section TOC ...
Page 50: ...36 About Your Computer Dell Precision 450 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 83: ...6 S E C T IO N 7 Drives Overview Hard Drive Floppy Drive CD DVD Drive ...
Page 91: ...Drives 77 IDE SCSI Drive 1 power cable 2 hard drive cable 1 2 ...
Page 93: ...Drives 79 IDE SCSI Drive 1 tab 2 2 hard drive 1 2 ...
Page 96: ...82 Drives w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m IDE SCSI Drive ...
Page 119: ...9 S E C T I O N 1 0 Opening the Computer Cover ...
Page 128: ...114 Memory w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 129: ...11 S E C T I O N 1 2 Cards ...
Page 130: ...116 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Cards ...
Page 139: ...12 S E C T I O N 1 3 Drives Overview Hard Drive Floppy Drive CD DVD Drive ...
Page 147: ...Drives 133 IDE SCSI Drive 1 hard drive cable 2 power cable 1 2 ...
Page 149: ...Drives 135 IDE SCSI Drive 1 tab 2 2 hard drive 1 2 ...
Page 152: ...138 Drives w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m IDE SCSI Drive ...
Page 172: ...158 Microprocessor Airflow Shroud w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 184: ...170 w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 185: ...16 S E C T I O N 1 7 Battery ...
Page 189: ...17 S E C T I O N 1 8 Closing the Computer Cover ...
Page 192: ...178 Closing the Computer Cover w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 253: ...20 S E C T I O N 2 1 Cleaning Your Computer ...
Page 256: ...242 Cleaning Your Computer w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 260: ...246 Ergonomic Computing Habits w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 282: ...268 Regulatory Notices w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 284: ...270 Regulatory Notices w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 286: ...272 Regulatory Notices w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 287: ...24 S E C T I O N 2 5 Warranty and Return Policy ...
Page 312: ...298 Getting Help w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 326: ...312 Glossary w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...