Power Lights - Dell Inspiron 545 MT User Manual

defective. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337).

Power Lights

CAUTION:
safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and
blinks or remains solid to indicate different states:
• If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see "Power
Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273.
NOTE:
On certain systems the power light is green.
• If 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.
NOTE:
On certain systems the power light is green.
• If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not
receiving power.
– Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of
the computer and the electrical outlet.
– If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power
strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is
turned on.
– Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension
cables with similar in known working condition to verify that the
computer turns on properly.
– Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
device, such as a lamp.
– Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely
connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your
computer).
• If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical
power, but an internal power problem might exist.
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Troubleshooting
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the