Dell POWEREDGE 4300 - Safety First-For You and Your Computer

Checking Inside the Computer 7-1
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This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for components inside the com-
puter. Before you start any of the procedures in this chapter, take the following steps:
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Perform the procedures described in “Checking Connections and Switches” and
“The System Setup Program” in Chapter 2.
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Read the safety instructions in “Safety First—For You and Your Computer” found
next in this chapter.
You need the following items to perform the procedures in this chapter:
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The
Dell Server Assistant
CD and a blank, formatted 3.5-inch diskette
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The
Dell PowerEdge 4300 Systems User’s Guide
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The key to the system keylocks
NOTE: When you see the question, “Is the problem resolved?” in a troubleshooting
procedure, perform the operation that caused the problem.
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The procedures in this guide require that you remove the cover and work inside the
computer. While working inside the computer, do not attempt to service the com-
puter except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in Dell documentation. Always
follow the instructions closely.
Working inside the computer is safe—if you observe the following precautions.
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