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Question posted by dunagan68630 on June 22nd, 2011

Bad Power Supply? Not Sure What The Diognostic Codes Mean

aftermath of a near lightning strike has left my dell not working. nothing powers up. all lights are flashing in unison with two quick flashs then a pause. Green light on back, Amber on eithernet plug, and Amber on motherboard. Any ideas? I'm guessing I have a blown power supply

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