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Question posted by ronniefbluntctr on April 6th, 2015

Dell Precision T3500 Error

I get the following Error: Alert! Card-cage fan failure, Strike F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility, Press F5 to run onboard diagnostics. Any ideas how to resolve?

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on April 6th, 2015 11:38 AM
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You card-cage [An enclosure into which printed circuit boards (cards) are inserted.] fan has failed and must need be replaced to resolve the issue. In case this issue persist following the replacement of this fan, then will most likely be looking at a defect board.

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Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 1

About Warnings WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. DellPrecision™ Workstation T3500 Setup and Features Information Front View 1 10 2 9 3 8 4 5 7 6 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

...of the following cables: a The dual monitor Y-adapter cable b The white DVI cable c The display port cable d The DVI to display port adapter Quick Setup WARNING: ...Before you did not order them. 1 Connect the monitor using one of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional best practices information see www.dell...
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

...: The following specifications are... blinking green light indicates the computer is reading data from or writing data to support.dell.com. Blinking green in the flex bay or the optical drive bay. push button...solid green for discrete full height and 3/4 length graphics option through PCIe x16 graphics card slot. For a complete and current listing of the computer: Power button Power light ...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 7

... cell Physical Height Width Depth Weight 44.8 cm (17.6 inches) 17.25 cm (6.8 inches) 46.8 cm (18.4 inches) 17.3 kg (38.0 lb) Controls and Lights (continued) Network link light Rear of the computer: Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Network activity light (on the link speed: green light - off (no...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet - Page 8

... Inc. All rights reserved. Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other countries. Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement.
Replacing the Hard-Drive Tray - Page 1

... video card. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual on your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals. 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Disconnect all the external cables from the hard-drive tray, if the hard-drive tray obstructs the cables on Your Dell Precision™ Workstation T3500/T5500...
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

.... All rights reserved. Printed in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of these materials in the U.S.A. Trademarks used in this document to refer to the chassis with...

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