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Troubleshooting tools, Diagnostic lights, Diagnostic light codes before post – Dell Precision T5400 (Late 2007) User Manual

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Troubleshooting Tools

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Troubleshooting Tools

Diagnostic Lights

CAUTION:

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

safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1,"

"2," "3," and "4" on the front. The lights can be "off" or green. When the

computer starts normally, the lights flash. If the computer malfunctions, the

pattern of the lights and also that of the power button help to identify the

problem. These lights also indicate sleep states.

Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST

Diagnostic Lights

Power
Light

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

off

The computer is in a

normal off condition

or in Windows

Hibernation mode.

Press the power button to

turn the computer on.
If the computer does not

turn on, ensure that the

front-panel power light is

on. If the power light is off,

ensure that the computer is

connected to a working

electrical outlet and then

press the power button.
If the problem is still not

resolved, contact Dell for

technical assistance (see

"Contacting Dell" on

page 295).