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Did any of the diagnostics tests fail?
Yes.
Contact Dell
for technical assistance.
No.
Go to step 3.
3
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then open the computer
cover.
4
Rotate the power supply away from the system board.
5
Replace the memory module(s).
6
Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to
their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Does the RAM count displayed correctly match the actual amount of
memory installed in the computer?
Yes.
The memory module(s) were defective. The problem is resolved.
No.
Contact Dell
for technical assistance.
System Board Problems
A system board problem can result from a defective system board
component, a faulty power supply, or a defective component connected to
the system board. If an error message indicates a system board problem, fill
out the
Diagnostic Checklist
as you perform the following steps.
CAUTION:
Before you perform this procedure, see "
Safety
Instructions
."
1
Reboot the computer and run the
System Board Devices
test group in
the
Dell Diagnostics
.
Did any of the tests fail?
Yes.
Contact Dell
for technical assistance.
No.
Go to step 2.
2
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then open the computer
cover.
3
Make sure the power cables from the power supply are firmly
connected to the connectors on the system board.
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