Restart A Computer That Is Not Responding; Repairing A Wet Computer - Dell OptiPlex GX50 User Manual

The Close Program window appears.
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Click the program that no longer responds.
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Click End Task.
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Restart a Computer That Is Not Responding

Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off.
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Press the power button to turn on the computer.
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Repairing a Wet Computer

Spills, splashes, and excessive humidity can cause damage to the computer.
If an external device, such as a printer or modem, gets wet, contact the
manufacturer of the device for instructions.
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see
Instructions."
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you perform the following steps:
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
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electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then open the computer
cover.
Let the computer dry for at least 24 hours. Make sure that it is
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thoroughly dry before you proceed.
Remove all expansion cards installed in the computer except a video
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expansion card.
Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to
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their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Does the computer have power?
Yes. Proceed to step 6.
No.
Contact Dell for technical assistance.
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
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electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then open the computer
cover.
Reinstall all expansion cards.
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Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to
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their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
"Safety
S o lv ing Pr o ble m s
NOTE: If your primary
hard drive is connected to
a drive controller card
and not one of the system
board EIDE connectors,
leave the drive controller
card installed in the
computer.
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