The power light is on, but the computer does not start.
Place a bootable diskette in drive A and turn on the computer again.Caution
If you turn off the computer, always wait at least 20 seconds before turning it back on. This prevents damage to the computer’s electrical circuitry.
The computer does not start and the power light is not lit.Make sure the power cord is securely connected to both the AC inlet on the back panel and an electrical outlet.
The power cord is securely connected, but the computer still does not start.
Check the electrical outlet for power. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. Plug a lamp into the outlet and turn it on.
You installed or removed system components, and now your computer does not start.
Check to make sure you have reconnected all the internal and external cables correctly.
You may have installed a SIMM incorrectly. If the system doesn’t detect memory, it won’t start. Check that your SIMM(s) are securely installed in their sockets.
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