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Question posted by simoesusa on August 15th, 2011

Where Is The Power Button?

manual says power button is on the front right side of the front facia. It is not there. I assumed it was on the dell symbol but did not work as well

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on August 15th, 2011 5:01 PM
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Page 20 of your setup guide shows the location of the power button on an illustration.

If you no longer have the guide it can be downloaded here: https://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xps8300/en/SG/sg_en.pdf


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Answer #2: Posted by hmjoccim on August 16th, 2011 12:12 PM
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Its on the upper side of the machine behind the frontpanel and just right before the deepening with the usbslots

Answer #3: Posted by arkreg on December 12th, 2011 11:34 AM
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December 2011->Power Button on Dell XPS 8300 is on the TOP of the PC (right front).  Not the front panel as manual indicates.

Answer #4: Posted by lorenk1 on March 18th, 2012 4:20 PM
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Looking at machine from the front, it is on top right front corner. Had the same problem when I got mine. don't feel lonely!

Answer #5: Posted by peter1627 on August 15th, 2011 3:50 PM
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Hi if you look on the top right of your computer it should be there

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

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Owner's Manual - Page 27

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Owner's Manual - Page 39

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Owner's Manual - Page 46

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Owner's Manual - Page 54

... into a working memory of the lights identify the problem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights To help you begin any of the procedures in a normal off • If you have one memory module installed, reinstall it (see page 87) and restart the computer. • If you have pressed the power button. CAUTION: Before...
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Owner's Manual - Page 78

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Owner's Manual - Page 82

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Owner's Manual - Page 104

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Owner's Manual - Page 109

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Owner's Manual - Page 110

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Setup Guide - Page 23

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