Dell Inspiron 530 Support Question
Dell Inspiron 530 Support Question
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Question posted by dudeen on May 17th, 2014
Dell Inspiron 530 Wont Power On Amber Light Flashes Once
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on June 4th, 2014 4:24 PM
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Often when a desktop computer won't turn on, it's because of one of two things: the power supply unit or the motherboard (assuming you've ruled out the power coming in from the wall or surge protector).
Power supplies are generally not terribly expensive, compared to other components. If you're not getting any power at all, the power supply is a likely culprit. It's a much cheaper option to try than the motherboard. If you have a voltmeter or a power supply tester, you can check the power supply to verify that it's not supplying any power.
The motherboard is expensive to replace, so if you think the motherboard is the problem (if you've tried the power supply or ruled it out as the problem) it might be cheaper to get a new computer than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Here is a link to the owner's manual and technology guide for the Inspiron 530, which should tell you what the amber light flashing means:
http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Dell/Inspiron530/41980
Power supplies are generally not terribly expensive, compared to other components. If you're not getting any power at all, the power supply is a likely culprit. It's a much cheaper option to try than the motherboard. If you have a voltmeter or a power supply tester, you can check the power supply to verify that it's not supplying any power.
The motherboard is expensive to replace, so if you think the motherboard is the problem (if you've tried the power supply or ruled it out as the problem) it might be cheaper to get a new computer than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Here is a link to the owner's manual and technology guide for the Inspiron 530, which should tell you what the amber light flashing means:
http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Dell/Inspiron530/41980
Related Dell Inspiron 530 Manual Pages
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 19
... Factory Image Restore 267
Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268
Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269
20 Troubleshooting 271
Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 146
...the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options.
146
Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) However, do not operate your computer while the...when you connect the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange (light colors may vary depending on .
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
... in a certain sequence to indicate status and problems.
See your computer include:
Tool Power lights
Diagnostic lights for desktop computers
Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics
Function
The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to diagnose and resolve problems on your Service Manual for information about...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 273
.... Dell Support Utility
Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. Power Lights for your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green.
• If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is plugged into both the power connector on . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 274
...system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers
Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer).
• If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may exist.
- Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables
- When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. - Remove and...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 293
See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 296
...ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN
C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I V E R -
See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 275), no network communication is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 280. R E I N S T A L L T H... at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 280.
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 303
...Ensure that the subwoofer is correctly attached to appear shaky. See the monitor documentation for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. See "Power Lights for instructions on page 273.
C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S -
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 304
... Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on properly.
- Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with another device, such as a lamp.
- For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet.
- NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green.
• If the power light is blinking...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... 203
Index 219
10
Contents Only 199 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 200 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 200
FCC Notice (U.S. Clearing Forgotten Passwords 193 Inspiron 530 193 Inspiron 530a 194 Inspiron 530b 194 Inspiron 530c 195 Inspiron 530d 195
Clearing CMOS Settings 196
Flashing the BIOS 197
Cleaning Your Computer 198 Computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...computer cover to the chassis with the device.
For selecting voltage rating. Access connectors for power supply. The padlock rings allow you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the inside of...Setting Up and Using Your Computer 1 power connector 2 voltage selector switch 3 power supply light 4 back panel connectors 5 card slots 6 padlock rings
7 security cable slot
Insert ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
...to secure the computer cover to the chassis with the device. Back Panel Connectors
Inspiron 530/530a/530c
12
34
5
6 7
11
10 9
8
22
Setting Up...power supply.
4 back panel connectors
Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 1 power connector Insert the power cable.
2 voltage selector switch
For selecting voltage rating.
3 power supply light Indicates power...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
...you must use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. 1 network activity light
Flashes a yellow light when the computer is found in digital surround sound audio schemes
that carries only .../subwoofer Use the orange connector to attach a speaker to ensure reliable operation.
3 link integrity light • Green - If you use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
A click indicates that you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to either a
network port or your computer. Inspiron 530b/530d
12
3
4
5
6
8
7
1 network activity light
Flashes a yellow light when the computer is recommended that the network cable has been securely
attached.
It is transmitting or receiving network data.
If you use...
Owner's Manual - Page 46
... to set , then leave settings at hand.
Windows Vista automatically sets Intel Speedstep technologies in the Power Options, Advanced Settings dialog box. Advanced Tab
The Advanced tab allows you can be responsive, with maximum processor performance being delivered when required, and automatic power savings when possible. When an application does not require full performance...
Owner's Manual - Page 85
..." on .
- Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states:
• If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is connected and powered on properly.
- Also, bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the display is not receiving...
Owner's Manual - Page 179
Appendix
Specifications
Inspiron 530/530a/530c
Processor Processor type
Level 2 (L2) cache
Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor Intel® Celeron® processor
At least 512 KB pipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, writeback SRAM
Memory Type Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory ...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
... panel audio HDA one 9-pin connector header
Processor
one 775-pin connector
Memory
four 240-pin connectors
Power 12V
one 4-pin connector
Power
one 24-pin connector
Inspiron 530b/530d
Processor Processor type
Level 2 (L2) cache
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor Intel® Celeron® processor
At least 512 KB pipelined-burst, eight...
Owner's Manual - Page 185
... cannot start initialization. Connectors (continued) Memory Power 12V Power
four 240-pin connectors one 4-pin connector one 24-pin connector
Inspiron 530/530a/530b/530c/530d
Controls and Lights
Front of computer:
Link integrity green light - solid blue for poweron state
amber light - This could be a system board or a power supply problem (see "Power Problems" on
network and the computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 201
... to the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the system with the FCC regulations:
Product name: Model number: Company name:
Dell™ Inspiron™ 530 Series
DCMF
Dell Inc.
could void your Product Information Guide. Appendix
201 If this equipment. or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. NOTICE: The...
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