What to do if my Dell Precision 5860 Tower Desktop has a Power rail failure?
- MMichael DavisSep 8, 2025
If your Dell Desktop is experiencing a Power rail failure, you will need to replace the system board.

What to do if my Dell Precision 5860 Tower Desktop has a Power rail failure?
If your Dell Desktop is experiencing a Power rail failure, you will need to replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Desktop experiences TPM detection failure?
If your Dell Desktop has a TPM detection failure, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Precision 5860 Tower experiences Unrecoverable SPI Flash Failure?
If your Dell Desktop has an unrecoverable SPI Flash Failure, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Desktop experiences EC unable to program i-Fuse?
If the EC is unable to program i-Fuse on your Dell Desktop, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Precision 5860 Tower has a timeout waiting on ME to reply to HECI message?
If your Dell Desktop experiences a timeout waiting on ME to reply to a HECI message, replace the system board.
What to do if my Dell Precision 5860 Tower Desktop has a generic catch-all for ungraceful EC code flow errors?
If your Dell Desktop experiences a generic catch-all for ungraceful EC code flow errors, disconnect all power sources (AC, battery, coin cell) and drain flea power by pressing and holding down the power button for 3~5 seconds.
Guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure personal safety.
Steps to prepare the computer before performing any internal work.
Primary steps to be taken before any disassembly or reassembly procedures.
Importance of ESD protection when handling electronic components and types of ESD damage.
List of tools required for component removal and installation procedures.
Table detailing component screws, types, quantities, and images.
Procedure to remove and install the computer's side cover.
Procedure to remove and install the computer's front bezel.
Procedure to remove the front I/O bracket.
Procedure to install the front I/O bracket.
Procedure to remove the hard-drive assembly from the flexbay.
Procedure to install the hard-drive assembly into the flexbay.
Procedure to remove a 3.5-inch HDD from its assembly.
Procedure to install a 3.5-inch HDD into its assembly.
Procedure to install a 2.5-inch HDD into its assembly.
Procedure to remove the external SSD assembly from the flexbay.
Procedure to remove an external M.2 2230 SSD.
Procedure to install an external M.2 2230 SSD.
Procedure to remove an external M.2 2280 SSD.
Procedure to install the external SSD assembly into the flexbay.
Procedure to remove the slim optical drive.
Procedure to install the slim optical drive.
Procedure to remove the computer's air shroud.
Procedure to install the computer's air shroud.
Procedure to remove the PCIe card holder.
Procedure to install the PCIe card holder.
Procedure to remove the front fan assembly.
Procedure to remove the front fan from its assembly.
Procedure to install the front fan into its assembly.
Procedure to install the front fan assembly.
Procedure to remove the 3.5-inch hard-drive assembly.
Procedure to remove the 3.5-inch hard-drive bracket.
Procedure to install the 3.5-inch hard-drive bracket.
Procedure to install the 3.5-inch hard-drive assembly.
Procedure to remove the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly.
Procedure to remove the 2.5-inch hard-drive bracket.
Procedure to install the 2.5-inch hard-drive bracket.
Procedure to install the 2.5-inch hard-drive assembly.
Procedure to remove the hard-drive fan assembly.
Procedure to install the hard-drive fan assembly.
Procedure to remove the bottom air shroud.
Procedure to install the bottom air shroud.
Procedure to remove the internal hard-drive cage.
Procedure to install the internal hard-drive cage.
Procedure to remove the rear fan assembly.
Procedure to remove a single rear fan.
Procedure to install a single rear fan.
Procedure to install the rear fan assembly.
Procedure to remove a memory module from its slot.
Procedure to install a memory module into its slot.
Procedure to remove an M.2 2230 PCIe SSD.
Procedure to install an M.2 2230 PCIe SSD.
Procedure to remove an M.2 2280 PCIe SSD.
Procedure to install an M.2 2280 PCIe SSD.
Procedure to remove the heat sink assembly.
Procedure to install the heat sink assembly.
Procedure to remove the processor from its socket.
Procedure to install the processor into its socket.
Procedure to remove a powered graphics card.
Procedure to install a powered graphics card.
Procedure to remove a non-powered graphics card.
Procedure to install a non-powered graphics card.
Procedure to remove the UltraSpeed Duo expansion card.
Procedure to install the UltraSpeed Duo expansion card.
Procedure to remove the UltraSpeed Quad expansion card.
Procedure to install the UltraSpeed Quad expansion card.
Procedure to remove the Thunderbolt PCIe expansion card.
Procedure to install the Thunderbolt PCIe expansion card.
Procedure to remove the wireless card.
Procedure to install the wireless card.
Procedure to remove the internal speaker.
Procedure to install the internal speaker.
Procedure to remove the intrusion switch.
Procedure to install the intrusion switch.
Procedure to remove the voltage-regulator heat sink at Location 1.
Procedure to install the voltage-regulator heat sink at Location 1.
Procedure to remove the voltage-regulator heat sink at Location 2.
Procedure to install the voltage-regulator heat sink at Location 2.
Procedure to install the voltage-regulator heat sink at Location 3.
Procedure to remove the computer's power-supply unit.
Procedure to install the computer's power-supply unit.
Detailed call outs for system board connectors.
Procedure to remove the computer's system board.
Procedure to install the computer's system board.
Procedure to remove the right side rail-kit.
Procedure to install the right side rail-kit.
Procedure to remove the left side rail-kit.
Procedure to install the left side rail-kit.
Steps to access the BIOS setup utility.
Explanation of keys used for navigating the BIOS setup.
Instructions on how to access the one-time boot menu.
Overview of system information and processor details in BIOS.
Steps to update the BIOS from within the Windows operating system.
Procedure to update BIOS using a bootable USB drive in Windows.
Procedure to update BIOS using the F12 boot menu.
Procedure to set system and BIOS setup passwords.
Procedure to modify or remove existing system/setup passwords.
Instructions on how to clear BIOS and system passwords.
Guide to using Dell SupportAssist for hardware diagnostics.
Steps to initiate and run the pre-boot diagnostic check.
Information on running the PSU's self-test diagnostic.
Explanation of system diagnostic lights and their blinking patterns.
Procedure to reset the system's Real Time Clock.
Recommendations for creating backup media for Windows recovery.
Procedure for troubleshooting Wi-Fi connectivity issues.
List of resources for obtaining product information and support.
Information on how to contact Dell for sales or technical support.











