Ensure that the main power cable and front panel

 

.cable are securely connected to the system board

 

 

 

 

LED

 

 

Power Button

.A possible system board failure has occurred

 

Problem Description

Unplug the computer. Allow one minute for the power

Troubleshooting Steps

to drain. Plug the computer into a working electrical

 

 

.outlet and press the power button

 

 

 

 

LED

 

 

Power Button

A possible system board, power supply, or peripheral

Problem

.failure has occurred

Description

Power off computer, leaving the computer plugged in.

Troubleshooting

Steps

Press and hold the power supply test button at the

 

rear of the power supply unit. If the LED next to the

 

 

switch illuminates, the problem may be with your

 

 

.system board

 

 

If the LED next to the switch does not illuminate,

 

disconnect all internal and external peripherals, and

 

 

press and hold the power supply test button. If it

 

 

illuminates, there could be a problem with a

 

 

.peripheral

 

 

If the LED still does not illuminate, remove the PSU

 

connections from the system board, then press and

 

 

hold the power supply button. If it illuminates, there

 

 

.could be a problem with the system board

 

 

If the LED still does not illuminate, the problem is with

 

.the power supply

 

 

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Dell 390 owner manual Problem Description, Troubleshooting Steps

390 specifications

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