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•Solid amber — The computer is in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with the system board or the power supply. Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 57) for assistance.
•Blinking amber — There may be a problem with either the system board or the power supply. Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 57) for assistance.
NOTE: For information on power problems, see “Power Problems” on page 29.
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