Compaq C180 Common Problems and Solutions, Problems with Powering Up the System, Problem Solution

Solving Problems

Common Problems and Solutions

Common Problems and Solutions

The tables in this section list common problems you may encounter with your workstation. The tables also tell you what to do to help solve the prob- lems.

Problems with Powering Up the System

Table 9 describes possible problems you may encounter when powering up the system and offers solutions.

Table 9	Power -up Problems
	Problem	Solution
	The power LED does not	Make sure all AC power cables are connected securely to
	light.	the system.
		Make sure the power cord is plugged into a working ac out-
		let.
		Make sure the power switch is set to the ON position.
	The power LED lights,	Press the brightness control on the monitor to adjust it. If
	but the screen is blank or	the screen is still blank, turn off the system and monitor
	flickers.	power switches. When the system is completely powered
		off, check the video cable connections.
		Go to the section “Changing Your Monitor Type” in Appen-
		dix B for information about displaying and setting your
		workstation’s monitor configuration.
	If the problem persists, contact your system administrator or call your designated service
	representative.

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