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Troubleshooting, Diagnostic power led codes, 18 troubleshooting – Dell Vostro 260s (Mid 2011) User Manual

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Troubleshooting

18

Diagnostic Power LED Codes

Power LED Light Status

Possible Cause

Troubleshooting Steps

Off

The computer is either
turned off or is not
receiving power.

Re-seat the power

cable in 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 is

turned on. Also, bypass

power protection

devices, power strips,

and power extension

cables to verify the

computer turns on

properly.

Ensure the electrical

outlet is working by

testing it with another

device, such as a lamp.

Blinking Amber

Computer fails to complete
POST or processor failure.

Remove and then

reinstall any cards.

Remove and then

reinstall the graphics

card, if applicable.

Ensure the power cable

is connected to the

motherboard and

processor.

Steady Amber

Computer is in standby or
this is a computer fault
error condition, including
the power supply. Only the

Press the power button

to bring the computer

out of standby mode.

Ensure all power cables

are securely connected

to the system board.

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