Dell Precision T3500 Support Question
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Question posted by chevysw on August 18th, 2014
Dell T3500 Won't Power On
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on September 13th, 2014 4:03 PM
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Often when a computer won't turn on, it's because one of two components has failed: either the power supply unit or the motherboard (assuming you've ruled out the power coming in from the wall or surge protector as the problem).
Power supplies are generally not terribly expensive, compared to other components. If you're not getting any power at all, the power supply is a likely culprit. It's a much cheaper option to try than the motherboard. If you have a voltmeter or a power supply tester, you can check the power supply to verify that it's not supplying any power.
The motherboard is expensive to replace, so if you think the motherboard is the problem (if you've tried the power supply or ruled it out as the problem) it might be cheaper to get a new computer than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Power supplies are generally not terribly expensive, compared to other components. If you're not getting any power at all, the power supply is a likely culprit. It's a much cheaper option to try than the motherboard. If you have a voltmeter or a power supply tester, you can check the power supply to verify that it's not supplying any power.
The motherboard is expensive to replace, so if you think the motherboard is the problem (if you've tried the power supply or ruled it out as the problem) it might be cheaper to get a new computer than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Related Dell Precision T3500 Manual Pages
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1
About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Precision™ Workstation T3500
Setup and Features Information
Front View
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1 optical drives (2)
2 optical drive eject button
3 FlexBay (optional floppy drive 4 drive activity light or media card reader)
June 2009
Model DCTA
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 4
... dual monitor Y-adapter cable
b The white DVI cable
c The display port cable
d The DVI to display port adapter For additional best practices information see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 5
2 Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse.
3 Connect the network cable.
4 Connect the power cable(s).
5 Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer.
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 6
...ship with an installed device; For a complete and current listing of the computer:
Power button Power light
Drive activity light
Intel® Xeon® Processor 3500 series Intel Xeon Processor ...accessible
Controls and Lights Front of the specifications for power-on state.
Solid amber indicates a problem with your computer, go to support.dell.com. Blinking green in the flex bay or the...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 7
... network and the computer. Solid green indicates connection to the network. The computer is based on integrated network adapter)
green light -
yellow blinking light
Power
DC power supply:
Voltage (see the safety information that shipped with your computer for important voltage setting information)
Coin-cell battery
115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 8
... names or their products. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the U.S. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.;
and other than its own.
Dell Inc. Printed in trademarks and trade names other countries. Intel and Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in this...
Replacing the Hard-Drive Tray - Page 1
...drive tray, if the hard-drive tray obstructs the cables on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: The replacement hard-drive tray ships with your computer...panel from your computer. January 2010
Replacing the Hard-Drive Tray on Your Dell Precision™ Workstation T3500/T5500
WARNING: Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Your computer supports only ...
Replacing the Hard-Drive Tray - Page 2
3 Remove the side cover.
4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive(s) and remove the hard drive(s) from the computer.
5 Remove the hard-drive tray: a Press the release latch and rotate the hard-drive tray to lift it. 1
2
1 hard-drive tray
2 release latch
Replacing the Hard-Drive Tray - Page 4
... refer to the chassis with the screws from the removed hard-drive tray.
7 Replace the hard drive and connect the hard-drive power and data cables. 8 Replace the side cover. 9 Connect all the external cables and turn on the computer. c Secure the...marks and names or their products. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of...
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