Troubleshooting Your System 151
Troubleshooting Power Supply
 CAUTION: At least one power supply must be installed for the system to operate. 
Operating the system with only one power supply installed for extended periods of 
time can cause the system to overheat.
1
Reseat the power supply by removing and reinstalling it. See "Power 
Supplies" on page 125.
  NOTE: After installing a power supply, allow several seconds for the system 
to recognize the power supply and to determine if it is working properly. The 
power indicator turns green to signify that the power supply is functioning 
properly. 
2
If the problem persists, replace the faulty power supply. 
If the problem is not resolved by replacing the power supply, see "Getting 
Help" on page 169.
Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems
 CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You 
should only perform 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.
Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:
• System cover, cooling shroud, drive blank, power-supply blank, or back 
filler bracket is removed.
• Ambient temperature is too high.
• External airflow is obstructed.
• An individual cooling fan is removed or has failed. See "Troubleshooting a 
Fan" on page 152.
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