Troubleshooting A Damaged System; Troubleshooting The System Battery - Dell PowerEdge 1600SC Systems Istallation And Troubleshooting Manual

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the cover (see "Removing the
3. Lay the system on its right side.
4. Remove all expansion cards installed in the system (see
5. Let the system dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours.
6. Stand the system upright.
7. Install the cover (see "Installing the
8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
If the system does not start up properly, see
9. If the system starts up normally, shut down the system and reinstall all of the expansion cards you removed in
Card" in "Installing System Options").
10. Run the system board tests in the system diagnostics to confirm that the system is working properly (see
If the tests fail, see "Getting

Troubleshooting a Damaged System

Problem
System was dropped or damaged
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Action
1. Ensure that the following components are properly installed and connected:
Expansion cards
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Power cables
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Cooling fans
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Drives
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2. Ensure that all cables are properly connected.
3. Ensure that all components are properly installed and free from damage.
4. Run the system board tests in the system diagnostics (see
If the tests fail, see "Getting

Troubleshooting the System Battery

Problem
System message indicates a problem with the battery
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System Setup program loses system configuration information
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System date and time do not stay current
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The system battery maintains system configuration, date, and time information in NVRAM when you turn off the system. The operating life of the battery
ranges from 2 to 5 years, depending on how you use the system (for example, if you keep the system on most of the time, the battery gets little use and thus
"Safety First—For You and Your
Cover").
"Removing an Expansion
Cover").
"Getting Help."
Help."
"Running the System
Help."
System."
Card" in "Installing System Options").
step 4
"Running the System
Diagnostics").
(see "Installing an Expansion
Diagnostics").