Power problems – Dell Dimension 4600C User Manual
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Solving Problems
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Power Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
I
F
YOU
HAVE
PROBLEMS
WITH
A
D
ELL
-
PROVIDED
PC C
ARD
—
Contact Dell (see page 83).
I
F
YOU
HAVE
PROBLEMS
WITH
A
PC C
ARD
NOT
PROVIDED
BY
D
ELL
—
Contact the PC card manufacturer.
A
DJUST
THE
P
OWER
P
ROPERTIES
—
Your computer may be in standby or hibernate mode. For
information on power conservation modes, see the
Tell Me How help file, or search for the keyword
standby or hibernate in the Windows XP Help and Support Center. To access help files, see page 25.
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
GREEN
AND
THE
COMPUTER
IS
NOT
RESPONDING
—
See "Diagnostic Lights"
on page 43.
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
BLINKING
GREEN
—
The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard
or move the mouse to resume normal operation.
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
OFF
—
The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.
• Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the
electrical outlet.
• If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an
electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on.
• Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
• Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the
computer turns on.
• Ensure that the main power cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 61).
• Ensure that the front panel cable is securely connected to the system board (see page 61).
• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 83).
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
STEADY
AMBER
—
The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal
power problem might exist.
• Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the system board
(see page 61).
• Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 68).
• Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 62).
• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 83).