Quick Reference Guide
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...mild soap. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use on DVDs. Never touch the lens in standby mode. The power button light located on page 29. • If the power light is blinking green, the computer is in the drive. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. For stubborn dirt, try using... during normal operation. Clean your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the disc. Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the...
...mild soap. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use on DVDs. Never touch the lens in standby mode. The power button light located on page 29. • If the power light is blinking green, the computer is in the drive. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. For stubborn dirt, try using... during normal operation. Clean your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the disc. Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the...
Quick Reference Guide
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Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User's Guide). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. - Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected... are securely connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" in your User's Guide). • Eliminate interference. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is set to match the AC power at your location, if applicable. - Bypass power protection devices...
Remove and then reinstall any cards (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User's Guide). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. - Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected... are securely connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" in your User's Guide). • Eliminate interference. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is set to match the AC power at your location, if applicable. - Bypass power protection devices...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off , firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another ... the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation. Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on page 27. The screen is difficult to read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected...
... the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off , firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another ... the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation. Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on page 27. The screen is difficult to read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected...
User's Guide
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Back panel: yellow blinking light when there is operating. Controls and Lights Power light Hard-drive access light Network integrity lights Activity light Diagnostic lights Standby power light Power DC power supply Wattage Heat dissipation Voltage Backup battery Front panel: green light-blinking green in sleep state; The light may be on page 116) Front panel: green light - auto-sensing power supply-90 V to...
Back panel: yellow blinking light when there is operating. Controls and Lights Power light Hard-drive access light Network integrity lights Activity light Diagnostic lights Standby power light Power DC power supply Wattage Heat dissipation Voltage Backup battery Front panel: green light-blinking green in sleep state; The light may be on page 116) Front panel: green light - auto-sensing power supply-90 V to...
User's Guide
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... be operating normally. page 116. The system hardware appears to the operating system or software. Diagnostic Lights (blinking) (blinking) Power Light blinking green green amber blinking amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is not executing. See "Advanced Features" on failure has occurred.... If the problem is seated correctly and restart the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). 122 Troubleshooting Tools If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on page 295). None. If the ...
... be operating normally. page 116. The system hardware appears to the operating system or software. Diagnostic Lights (blinking) (blinking) Power Light blinking green green amber blinking amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is not executing. See "Advanced Features" on failure has occurred.... If the problem is seated correctly and restart the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). 122 Troubleshooting Tools If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Processor" on page 295). None. If the ...
User's Guide
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... to the motherboard. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The power light displays a solid green for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). Diagnostic Lights Power Light amber (blinking) amber (blinking) amber (blinking) amber (blinking) (blinking) amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible system board failure has occurred. A possible system board failure has occurred. Contact Dell for diagnostic light codes during POST. A possible...
... to the motherboard. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The power light displays a solid green for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295). Diagnostic Lights Power Light amber (blinking) amber (blinking) amber (blinking) amber (blinking) (blinking) amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible system board failure has occurred. A possible system board failure has occurred. Contact Dell for diagnostic light codes during POST. A possible...