# How to Perform a System Health Check on the NovaSeq 6000 Video

The system check is a diagnostic test that can help troubleshoot potential issues before the next sequencing run. Only perform the system check when recommended by Illumina Tech Support. The system check will take about 60 minutes.

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{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDH7oHopdXk&ab_channel=Illumina>" %}

Video length: 2:28 min

This information is also available in written form. For further information, search for Knowledge Base article [How to Perform System Checks on the NovaSeq 6000](https://knowledge.illumina.com/instrumentation/novaseq-6000/instrumentation-novaseq-6000-reference_material-list/000002495).

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