Installing The Baffle/Back Fan Assembly; Troubleshooting A Wet System - Dell PowerEdge 1800 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual

NOTICE:

Installing the Baffle/Back Fan Assembly

Reconnect the back fan cable to the system board connector. Align both ends of the assembly with
the chassis guides, and then slide the assembly into the system until the two securing tabs properly
seat in the chassis slots and the two release tabs lock into position. See Figure 5-5.

Troubleshooting a Wet System

Problem
• Liquid spilled on the system.
• Excessive humidity.
Action
CAUTION:
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 came with the product.
1
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical
outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System."
3
Remove all expansion cards installed in the system. See "Removing an Expansion Card" in
"Installing System Options."
4
Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours.
5
Close the system. See "Closing the System."
6
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached
peripherals.
If the system does not start properly, see "Getting Help."
7
If the system starts properly, shut down the system and reinstall all of the expansion cards that
you removed. See "Installing an Expansion Card" in "Installing System Options."
8
Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Server Administrator Diagnostics" in
"Running System Diagnostics."
If the tests fail, see "Getting Help."
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Troubleshooting Your System
You must reinstall the baffle/back fan assembly to maintain proper airflow for system cooling.
Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform