Dell Vostro A860 (Late 2008) User Manual
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Troubleshooting
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I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
OFF
—
The
computer is either turned off or is not receiving
power.
•
Reseat the power cable in the power
connector on the back of the computer and
the electrical outlet.
•
Bypass power strips, power extension
cables, and other power protection devices
to verify that the computer turns on properly.
•
Ensure that any power strips being used are
plugged into an electrical outlet and are
turned on.
•
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
testing it with another device, such as a
lamp.
•
Ensure that the main power cable and front
panel cable are securely connected to the
system board (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com).
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
BLUE
AND
THE
COMPUTER
IS
NOT
RESPONDING
—
•
Ensure that the display is connected and
powered on.
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
BLINKING
BLUE
—
The computer is in standby mode. Press
a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press
the power button to resume normal operation.
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
BLINKING
AMBER
—
The computer is receiving electrical
power, a device might be malfunctioning or
incorrectly installed.
•
Remove and then reinstall all memory
modules (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com).
•
Remove and then reinstall any expansion
cards, including graphics cards (see your
Service Manual
at support.dell.com).
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
STEADY
AMBER
—
There is a power problem, a device
may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
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