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Troubleshooting, Tools, Power lights – Dell OptiPlex 360 (Late 2008) User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Tools

Power Lights

WARNING:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING:

Always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before

opening the cover.

The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and

blinks or remains solid to indicate different states:

• If the power light is green and the computer is not responding, see "Beep

Codes" on page 124.

• If the power light is blinking green, the computer is in standby mode. Press

a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to

resume normal operation.

• If 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 the power strip is

plugged into an electrical outlet and the power strip is turned on.

Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension

cables to verify if the computer turns on properly.

Ensure the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another

device, such as a lamp.

Ensure the main power cable and front panel cable are securely

connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" on

page 13).