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Advanced troubleshooting, Diagnostic lights – Dell Dimension 4700 User Manual

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Advanced Troubleshooting

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Advanced Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Lights

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions

located in the Product Information Guide.

To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on
the back panel (see page 51). The lights can be yellow or green. When the computer starts
normally, the lights flash. After the computer starts, all four lights display solid green. If the
computer malfunctions, the color and sequence of the lights identify the problem.

Light Pattern

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

The computer is in a normal off
condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure
has occurred.

Plug the computer into a working
electrical outlet and press the power
button.

A B C D

= yellow
= green
= off