Dell 519, 518, MT480 manual Solving Problems, Power Problems

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Solving Problems

Power Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.

•Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.

•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.

I F THE POWER LIGHT IS STEADY BLUE OR WHITE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING —

•Ensure that the display is connected and powered on.

•If the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on page 27.

I F THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING BLUE OR WHITE — The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation.

I F THE POWER LIGHT IS STEADY AMBER — Power problem or internal device malfunction.

•Ensure that the 12-volt power connector (12V) is securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

•Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

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Contents Dell Inspiron Quick Reference Guide June MT480 Contents Reinstalling Your Operating System Macrovision Product Notice Contents Front View About Your Dell Inspiron 518/519Back View Back Panel Connectors About Your Dell Inspiron 518/519 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Specifications Sata Sdram Player, or VCR Indicates that the network cable has been Connectors Inspiron 518/519 Video Integrated video Indicates power-on state Controls and Lights Vibration spectrum that simulates user Specifications Beep Codes TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tools Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive System Messages Page When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Test Memory Results Power Problems Solving ProblemsMemory Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsProgram stops responding Other software problems Troubleshooting Drivers Reinstalling Your Operating SystemWhat Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media Reinstalling Your Operating System Finding Information Using and maintaining peripherals Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help FCC Class B AppendixFCC Notice U.S. Only Macrovision Product Notice Index Index Wizard, 15 reinstalling, 49 System Restore Index
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