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Solving power supply problems – HP DX2000 User Manual

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Service Reference Guide, dx2000 uT

Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Solving Power Supply Problems

Solving Power Supply Problems

Problem

Cause

Solution

Power supply shuts down

intermittently.

Voltage selector switch

on rear of computer

chassis not switched to

correct line voltage.

Select the proper AC voltage.

Power supply fault.

Replace the power supply.

Computer powered off

automatically and the

Power LED flashes Red two

times, once every second,

followed by a two second

pause.

Processor thermal

protection activated:
A fan may be blocked

or not turning.
OR
The heatsink/fan

assembly is not

properly attached to the

processor.

1. Ensure that the computer air

vents are not blocked and the

cooling fan is running.

2. Open hood, press the power

button, and see if the processor

fan spins. If the processor fan is

not spinning, make sure the

fan's cable is plugged onto the

system board header. Ensure

the fan is fully/properly seated

or installed.

3. Replace the processor fan.

4. Reseat processor heatsink and

verify that the fan assembly is

properly attached.