Dell PowerEdge 2450 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual page 57

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Liquid spills, splashes, and excessive humidity can cause damage to the system. If an
external device (such as a printer or an external drive) gets wet, contact the device
manufacturer for instructions. If the computer gets wet, perform the following steps:
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the sys-
tem from the electrical outlet.
2. Open the computer doors.
3. Let the computer dry for at least 24 hours.
Make sure that it is thoroughly dry before proceeding.
4. Remove all expansion cards installed in the computer.
5. Close the computer doors, reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn
on the system.
Does the system have power?
Y es. Go to step 6.
No. See Chapter 11, "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
6. Turn off the system, disconnect it from the electrical outlet, open the computer
doors, and reinstall all expansion cards you removed in step 4.
7 . Close the computer doors and reconnect the system to the electrical outlet.
8. Run the Dell Diagnostics and test the system.
Did the tests run successfully?
Y es. The system is operating properly.
No. See Chapter 11, "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
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If the computer was dropped or damaged while being moved, you should check the
computer to see if it functions properly. If an external device attached to the computer
is dropped or damaged, contact the manufacturer of the device for instructions or see
Chapter 11, "Getting Help," for information on obtaining technical assistance from
Dell.
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