Power Problems - Dell PP17S Setup Manual

Power Problems

If the power light is off — The computer is
either turned off or is not receiving power.
• Remove the AC adapter and try turning on
the computer with only the battery.
• Remove the battery and try turning on the
computer with only the AC adapter.
• Check both ends of the AC adapter cable
connections. Ensure that the light on the
AC adapter is on. If the light is not on,
try plugging the AC adapter into another
electrical outlet.
The power/battery lights on the hinges indicate
the following:
Light Battery
Solid amber Battery low
Flashing Battery
amber critically low
Light
Solid white
Blinking
White
If the power light is solid amber — The
computer has a power problem or an internal
device malfunction. For assistance contact Dell,
see "Contacting Dell" on page 44.
If the power light is blinking amber — The
computer is receiving electrical power, but a
device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly
installed. For assistance contact Dell, see
AC adapter
"Contacting Dell" on page 44.
Battery AC adapter
System System is on
running on and battery
battery is getting
charged
System is in
standby state