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I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G G R E E N - The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on. • Ensure that the main power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 81). • Ensure that the front panel cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 81). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S A M B E R A N D G R E E N - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. • Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 81) • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 87). • Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 82). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. • Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 81). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - A device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 81). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113). Solving Problems 45

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Solving Problems
45
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
BLINKING
GREEN
—
The computer is in standby mode. Press a
key on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation.
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
OFF
—
The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.
•
Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the
electrical outlet.
•
If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an
electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on.
•
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
•
Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the
computer turns on.
•
Ensure that the main power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 81).
•
Ensure that the front panel cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 81).
•
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113).
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
AMBER
AND
GREEN
—
The computer is receiving electrical power,
but an internal power problem might exist.
•
Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the system board
(see page 81)
•
Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 87).
•
Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 82).
•
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113).
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
STEADY
AMBER
—
The computer is receiving electrical power, but
an internal power problem might exist.
•
Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the system board
(see page 81).
•
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113).
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
BLINKING
AMBER
—
A device might be malfunctioning or
incorrectly installed.
•
Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the system board
(see page 81).
•
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113).