Light Pattern

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

 

 

 

 

 

A possible

1

Power off computer, leaving the

 

motherboard, power

 

computer plugged in. Press and hold

Blinking

supply, or peripheral

 

the power supply test button on the

failure has occurred.

 

rear of the power supply unit. If the

Amber

 

 

 

LED next to the switch illuminates,

 

 

 

 

 

 

the problem may be with your

 

 

 

motherboard. Contact Dell (see

 

 

 

"Contacting Dell" on page 66).

 

 

2

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. Contact Dell (see

 

 

 

"Contacting Dell" on page 66).

 

 

3

If the LED still does not illuminate,

 

 

 

remove the PSU connections from the

 

 

 

motherboard, then press and hold the

 

 

 

power supply button. If it illuminates,

 

 

 

there could be a problem with the

 

 

 

motherboard. Contact Dell (see

 

 

 

"Contacting Dell" on page 66).

 

 

4

If the LED still does not illuminate,

 

 

 

the problem is probably with the

 

 

 

power supply. Contact Dell (see

 

 

 

"Contacting Dell" on page 66).

 

 

 

 

No CPU present.

• Reinstall the CPU and restart the

 

 

 

system. If the computer still fails to

Steady

boot, inspect the CPU socket for

damage.

Amber

 

 

• If the problem persists, contact Dell

 

(see "Contacting Dell" on page 66).

Troubleshooting Tips

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Dell K080D manual Light Pattern, Possible Power off computer, leaving Motherboard, power, Supply, or peripheral, Damage