Troubleshooting Processors - Dell DSS 2500 Owner's Manual

5 Install the system cover.
6 Turn on the system and attached peripherals.
7 If the problem is not resolved, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
8 Remove the system cover.
9 Remove all expansion cards installed in the system.
10 Install the system cover.
11 Run the appropriate diagnostic test. See the Using system diagnostics section.
12 For each expansion card you removed in step 8, perform the following steps:
a Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
b Remove the system cover.
c Reinstall one of the expansion cards.
d Install the system cover.
e Run the appropriate diagnostic test. See the Using system diagnostics section.
Related links
Getting help
Using system diagnostics
Removing the system cover
Installing the system cover

Troubleshooting processors

Prerequisite
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 Run the appropriate diagnostics test. See the Using system diagnostics section.
2 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
3 Remove the system cover.
4 Ensure that the processor and heat sink are properly installed.
5 Install the system cover.
6 Run the appropriate diagnostic test. See the Using system diagnostics section.
Related links
Getting help
Using system diagnostics
Removing the system cover
Installing the system cover
162 Troubleshooting your system