Power Problems
If the power indicator light is off — The
computer is either turned off, in hibernate mode,
or is not receiving power.
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Press the power button. The computer
resumes normal operation if it is off or in
hibernate mode.
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Reseat the AC adapter cable into both the
power connector on the computer and the
electrical outlet.
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If the AC adapter 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.
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Temporarily bypass power protection
devices, power strips, and power extension
cables to verify that the computer turns on
properly.
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working
by testing it with another device, such as
a lamp.
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Check the AC adapter cable connections.
If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the
light on the AC adapter is on.
If the power indicator light is solid white and
the computer is not responding — The display
may not be responding.
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Press the power button until the computer
turns off and then turn it back on.
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If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
"Contacting Dell" on page 70).
Solving Problems
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