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Question posted by ftaylorvi on August 16th, 2014

Why Is My Dell Studio 1558 Laptop Power Light Blinking Blank Screen

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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 19

... 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 for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 20

... Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 47

...screen for monitors. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen... more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272

... problems on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to be used to...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 273

... any of your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 274

... in known working by testing it with numbers on a power strip - Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to verify that the electrical outlet...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 281

...See "System Setup" on your computer, see "Troubleshooting" on Dell™ computers. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 293

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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 296

... H E C O M P U T E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Power Lights for Laptop Computers" on the back of the computer and the network jack. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R E I N S T A L L T H...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 297

... voltage selection switch is working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). NOTE: On certain systems the power light is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the documentation shipped...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 302

... card is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For information about your computer. • Remove any of the card is working by testing it with your computer. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 303

... to perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY ... monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 See "Power Lights for instructions on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 304

... known working by testing it with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Power Lights for your computer. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is...

Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 305

... Update service, go to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer.) • If the power light is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is free and can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the ...

Setup Guide - Page 7

... to overheat. Fan noise is powered on . Setting Up Your Studio Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is powered on . Do not place your Studio 1555/1557/1558 laptop. Restricting the airflow can...

Setup Guide - Page 22

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Setup Guide - Page 53

... the AC adapter is not responding - The computer is either turned off - If the power light is solid white and the computer is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). The computer resumes normal operation if it is off and then turn it with another device, such...

Setup Guide - Page 54

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Setup Guide - Page 82

... option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Computer Information Studio 1555/1557/1558 Data bus width 64 bits Computer Information System chipset Intel GM45/PM45 + ICH9M (Studio 1555) Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset PM55 (Studio 1557) Mobile Intel 5 series express chipset HM55 (Studio 1558) DRAM bus width Flash EPROM Graphics bus PCI bus dual...

Setup Guide - Page 86

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