Dell OptiPlex 170L Support Question
Dell OptiPlex 170L Support Question
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Question posted by garion17 on August 28th, 2012
Orange Light Blinking And Doesn't Turn On
I have a Dell Optiplex 170L desktop and it won't turn on. It shut off to restart after updating and as I pressed the power button, the orange light started blinking and it didn't turn on. The computer has survived several falls( 2 times) and still was working until now.
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Answer #1: Posted by NiranjanvijaykumarAtDell on August 29th, 2012 3:12 AM
NiranjanvijaykumarAtDell
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Hello garion17,
I am from Dell Social Media and Community.
Please follow the link below to find the list of Diagnostic Lights and indicators for your system.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/op170l/en/ug/solve.htm#1253719
Let me know if you need any further assistance. I will be glad to help.
Dell-Niranjan
NiranjanAtDell
Dell Inc
Related Dell OptiPlex 170L Manual Pages
Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
...Dell, the DELL logo, and OptiPlex are not applicable. Trademarks used in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc.
The Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD), operating system media, and Quick Reference Guides are registered trademarks of Dell... important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.
If you how to Microsoft® Windows®...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... 2004 1:55 PM
Contents
Finding Information for Your Computer 5 About Your Small Desktop Computer 8
Front and Back Views 8 Inside Your Computer 9 Attaching and Removing...Desktop Computer 14 Mini-tower Computer 15 Completed Setup 16 Small Desktop Computer 16 Mini-Tower Computer 16 Solving Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 17 System Lights 19 Diagnostic Lights 20 Beep Codes 22 Running the Dell...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
...Dell Diagnostics, or access your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems
Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center
1 Click the Start button... • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• OS updates and patches
• Warranty information •...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
..., order status,
warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Upgrade information for corporate, government, and education customers. This website may not be available in all regions.
6
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What Are You...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
...CD varies based on the screen. To reinstall your OptiPlex User's Guide for the devices that describes your computer....Find It Here
Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or ...See your operating system, use the Operating System CD.
DHS-Small desktop chassis
MTC2-Mini-tower chassis
Quick Reference Guide
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
....dell.com | support.dell.com
ABCD
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About Your Small Desktop Computer
Front and Back Views
service tag
front panel door headphone connector
USB 2.0 connectors (2) CejDe/cDtVbDutdtorinvCeejeDc/tDbVuDtt-odnrive
Microsoft Windows Product Key
front panel door power light power button
floppy-drive eject button floppy-drive activity light...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
... Your Mini-Tower Computer
Front and Back Views
service tag
CD or DVD drive activity light
CD or DVD eject button second drive bay
floppy drive light power light
floppy drive eject button hard-drive activity light
power button
USB 2.0 connectors (2)
headphone connector
power connector voltage selection switch
serial connector video connector keyboard connector line-out connector microphone...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD
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Small Desktop Computer
Setup Without Cards
Setup With Cards
monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB
network
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide - Page 17
...Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on Dell... desktop. Express Service Code Service Tag
Dell ...Dell provides a number of tools to help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns;
and then contact Dell...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
Then shut down your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop....restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. Tests a specific device.
If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer and try again. If you want . On the next start...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
... results of the screen.
If the Dell Diagnostics is operating normally. Quick Reference Guide
19
Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on the system board may indicate requirements for running , allow the testing to complete. Blinks green several A configuration error exists.
times and then turns off
Check "Diagnostic Lights" on , and the computer is...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
... page 20 to see if the specific problem is identified.
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Power Light
Problem Description
Suggested Resolution
Blinking yellow
A power supply or system board failure has occurred. Check "Diagnostic Lights" on page 20 to see if the specific problem is identified.
if...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
... card one module, and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for each move.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell.
green green green yellow
A possible USB failure has occurred.
• Reinstall all IDE drive power and data cables and restart the computer.
A possible IDE...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
... then one memory module (if the computer supports a single module), and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, move the memory module to the system board from all memory modules, .... X6741bk0.book Page 22 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:55 PM
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Light Pattern
yellow yellow yellow green
yellow green yellow green
yellow green green green
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 23
... on, restart it). 2 When F2= Setup appears in the "Solving Problems" section of the screen, press . 3... vector loading failure Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss Invalid NVRAM configuration Video Memory Test failure...Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics
The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure.
1 Turn...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
...restarts.
4 After the computer restarts, click OK. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD or go to the Dell.... 1 Click the Start button, point to correct ...Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that Turn...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 27
... desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key.
NOTE: The time required to boot from CD message appears, press any key to complete the setup depends on the screen.
Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
...) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the screen.
2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD...3 Click OK to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
... Utilities CD, 5
E
error messages beep codes, 22 diagnostic lights, 19-20
I
IRQ conflicts, 24
L
labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6
light, 19 lights
back of computer, 20 diagnostic, 19-20 front of computer, 19 power button, 19 system, 19
M
Microsoft Windows label, 6
H
hardware beep codes, 22 conflicts, 24 Dell Diagnostics, 17
Hardware Troubleshooter, 24
Help and Support...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
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32 Index
P
power light, 19 problems
beep codes, 22 conflicts, 24 Dell Diagnostics, 17 diagnostic lights, 19-20 restore to previous state, 25
R
reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 26
ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 17
S
Service Tag, 6 software
conflicts, 24 stand
attach, 10 remove, 10...
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