HP dc5700 - Manual (Page 170)

D–6 437804-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5700
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
System does not power
on and the LEDs on the
front of the computer
are not flashing.
System unable to power
on.
Press and hold the power button for
less than 4 seconds. If the hard drive
LED turns green, then:
1. Check that the voltage selector,
located on the rear of the power
supply on some models, is set to
the appropriate voltage. Proper
voltage setting depends on your
region.
2. Remove the expansion cards one
at a time until the 5V_aux light on
the system board turns on.
3. Replace the system board.
OR
Press and hold the power button for
less than 4 seconds. The hard drive
LED does not turn on green.
1. Check that the unit is plugged
into a working AC outlet.
2. Open hood and check that the
power button harness is properly
connected to the system board.
3. Check that both power supply
cables are properly connected to
the system board.
4. Check to see if the 5V_aux light
on the system board is turned on.
If it is turned on, then replace the
power button harness.
5. If the 5V_aux light on the system
board is off, then replace the
power supply.
6. Replace the system board.
Solving Minor Problems (Continued)
Problem Cause Possible Solution