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Solving power supply problems, Testing power supply

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Solving power supply problems Testing power supply Before replacing the power supply, use the Built-In Self-Test (BIST) feature to learn if the power supply still works. To test the power supply: 1. Unplug the AC power. 2. Disconnect all internal power supply cables from the system board. 3. Plug in AC power. ● If the green BIST LED (illustrated below) on the rear of the workstation is illuminated and the fan is spinning, the power supply is functional. ● If the green BIST LED (illustrated below) is not illuminated or the fan is not spinning, replace the power supply. Figure 5-1 Testing power supply with BIST LED Table 5-4 Power supply problems Problem Cause Power supply shuts down intermittently. Power supply fault. Solution Replace the power supply. 110 Chapter 5 System diagnostics and troubleshooting ENWW

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Solving power supply problems
Testing power supply
Before replacing the power supply, use the Built-In Self-Test (BIST) feature to learn if the power supply
still works.
To test the power supply:
1.
Unplug the AC power.
2.
Disconnect all internal power supply cables from the system board.
3.
Plug in AC power.
If the green BIST LED (illustrated below) on the rear of the workstation is illuminated
and
the
fan is spinning, the power supply is functional.
If the green BIST LED (illustrated below) is not illuminated
or
the fan is not spinning, replace
the power supply.
Figure 5-1
Testing power supply with BIST LED
Table 5-4
Power supply problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
Power supply shuts down
intermittently.
Power supply fault.
Replace the power supply.
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Chapter 5
System diagnostics and troubleshooting
ENWW