Few of our Software architects are using T3500 Model and all of a sudden they have started receiving following error Unable to initialize fan controller Front fan failure Card-cage fan failure
This works without opening the case. It should resolve your problem:
1. Shut down your Dell Precision T3500 workstation.
2. Disconnect the AC power cable from the system.
3. Drain the power from the system by pressing and holding the
power button on the front of the chassis for about 30 seconds.
4. Reconnect the AC Power cord.
5. Restart the system.
Issue should be resolved.
- Source = Dell Support:
http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN79964/EN
That's not the problem! The problem is in sensor data acquisition routine which gets stuck. The solution is simple. You simply have to reset the sensor routine on the MB.
"This issue can be resolved by disconnecting the AC power cable from the system and draining the power from the system by pressing and holding the power button on the front of the chassis. (Approximately 30 seconds). Reconnect the AC Power cord and restart the system, issue should be resolved."
- From Dell Support: http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN79964/EN
Step 1:
b> WARNING: Before you start troubleshooting remember that you are dealing with electricity that can KILL. http://www.kitchentablecomputers.com/static.php - rules Only work inside the computer case when the power has been switched off and disconnected. Never open the power source. Some of the below steps recommend removing physical parts within the computer. While in the computer it is highly recommend that you be aware of ESD and its potential hazards Every computer comes with its own internal cooling system. Dell workstation desktops are no different. Your computer's cooling system consists of a heat sink and cooling fan. The function of the cooling fan is to regulate the temperature of your computer's processor. If the fan stops working your processor will overheat and cause damage to your motherboard. Fortunately, Dell desktops have a built-in alert system that tells you when your fan stops working.
Shut down your desktop computer. Disconnect the power cable from the computer's back panel. Then disconnect any external devices. Rotate the computer so the back panel is facing you. Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap to your wrist and its wire clip to the outer casing of the computer. Lay the computer tower on its left side. Press on the side panel release buttons situated on the top and bottom panels. Grasp the side panel and rotate it away from the computer until the internal contents of the computer are accessible. Locate the cooling fan duct near the center of the motherboard. Lift the duct off of the cooling fan so it is in the upright position. Disconnect the fan's power cable from the motherboard. Disengage and remove the retaining clips from each side of the cooling fan assembly. Lift the cooling fan out of the motherboard. Set it aside. Check you CPU make sure its securely seated and has thermal grease http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Thermal-Compound-Roundup-February-2012/1490 Use a clean paper towel to wipe the excess thermal grease from the processor's surface. Apply a thin coat of thermal grease to the processor's surface using a cotton swab. This is important; if you skip this step, your processor will fry as soon as you power on your computer. Place the new cooling fan over the processor. Press down on each retaining clip until the cooling fan snaps into place. Connect the fan's cable to the motherboard. Place the air duct back over the cooling fan assembly. Rotate the side access panel downward over the computer's opening. Press down on the side access panel until it snaps into place. Place the computer vertically, and then reconnect all cables and devices to the computer.
SOURCE: Dell XPS 400 Card Cage Fan Failure
dell xps 400 pentium d once i turn it on, it beeps and says "card cage fan failure" everytime i press f-1 to continue it shuts off and boot up again it does it everytime how can i fix this CARD CAGE FAN FAILURE??
SOURCE: At work I deal with
Daniel,
I have some one you need to talk to about this. Can you provide me with a means of contact?
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If you're familiar with PC internals, you can try to open up the casing and vacuum all the fans inside as dust might have collected over the years and stopped it from spinning. Also, check to see which one is not moving when powered up and tighten the power cables for it.
Please take note:
- do not do this if you are not familiar with the internals of a PC
- be careful not to vacuum too close to the electronics and use a low powered unit as high power vacuums create static that might damage your components
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