Power Problems
If the power light is off — The computer is in hibernate mode, turned off, or is not receiving power. There may also be a problem with the system board.
•Press the power button to resume normal operation.
•If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly.
•Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
•If the problem persists, contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 60).
Solving Problems
If the power light is solid white and the computer is not responding —
Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 60).
If the power light is blinking white —
The computer is in sleep state. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation.
If the power light is solid amber —
The system board cannot start initialization. There may be an issue with either the system board or power supply. For assistance, contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 60).
If the power light is blinking amber —
The computer has detected an error during POST. The light will blink along with the three BIOS beep codes to indicate the error. For assistance, contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 60).
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