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Dell Latitude E5500 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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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.

Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system
board power connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com).

Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely
connected to the system board connector (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com).

E

LIMINATE

INTERFERENCE

Some possible causes of interference are:

Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables

Too many devices connected to the same power strip

Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet

Memory Problems

CAUTION:

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

safety information that shipped with your computer.

I

F

YOU

RECEIVE

AN

INSUFFICIENT

MEMORY

MESSAGE

Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using
to see if that resolves the problem.

See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If
necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com).

Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory.

Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36).