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Solving Power Supply Problems

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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 not switched to correct line voltage. Power supply fault. Computer powered off automatically and the Power LED flashes every four seconds. 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. 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. Ensure the fan is fully/properly seated or installed. 3. Replace the processor fan. 4. Reseat processor heatsink and verify that the fan assembly is properly attached. E-4 415606-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2200 MT

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E–4
415606-001
Service Reference Guide, dx2200 MT
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 not switched to
correct line voltage.
Select the proper AC voltage.
Power supply fault.
Replace the power supply.
Computer powered off
automatically and the
Power LED flashes every
four seconds.
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. Ensure
the fan is fully/properly seated
or installed.
3. Replace the processor fan.
4. Reseat processor heatsink and
verify that the fan assembly is
properly attached.