HP Dc5700 HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 171

Solving Power Supply Problems, Problem, Cause, Solution

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Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply Problems Problem Cause Power supply shuts down intermittently. Voltage selector switch on rear of computer chassis (some models) is not switched to correct line voltage (115V or 230V). Power supply will not turn on because of internal power supply fault. Computer powered off automatically and the Power LED flashes Red two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. Beeps continue for five iterations after which the LED flashes will continue until the problem is resolved. Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning. OR The heatsink/fan assembly is not properly attached to the processor. Solution Select the proper AC voltage using the selector switch. Replace the power supply. 1. Ensure that the computer air vents are not blocked and the cooling fan is running. 2. Open hood, press the power button, and see if the processor fan spins. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable is plugged onto the system board header. 3. If the fan is pugged in and seated but not spinning, replace the processor fan. Service Reference Guide, dc5700 437804-001 D-7

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Service Reference Guide, dc5700
437804-001
D–7
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Solving Power Supply Problems
Solving Power Supply Problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
Power supply shuts down
intermittently.
Voltage selector switch
on rear of computer
chassis (some models) is
not switched to correct
line voltage (115V or
230V).
Select the proper AC voltage using
the selector switch.
Power supply will not
turn on because of
internal power supply
fault.
Replace the power supply.
Computer powered off
automatically and the
Power LED flashes Red two
times, once every second,
followed by a two second
pause, and the computer
beeps two times. Beeps
continue for five iterations
after which the LED flashes
will continue until the
problem is resolved.
Processor thermal
protection activated:
A fan may be blocked
or not turning.
OR
The heatsink/fan
assembly is not properly
attached to the
processor.
1. Ensure that the computer air
vents are not blocked and the
cooling fan is running.
2. Open hood, press the power
button, and see if the processor
fan spins. If the processor fan is
not spinning, make sure the
fan's cable is plugged onto the
system board header.
3. If the fan is pugged in and
seated but not spinning, replace
the processor fan.