The Computer Fails to Start Up
If your computer does not start up when you turn on
the power switch, follow these steps to find a solution:
1. First, check to see if the POWER light on the front
2. If the light still does not come on, turn off the
3. If the computer still does not start up, check the
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panel of the main unit is lit. If it is not, remove any
diskettes you have in the drives and turn off the
power. Wait five seconds, then turn the power
back on.
power switch again. This time check to see that the
power cable is securely connected to both the AC
INPUT inlet on the back panel and the electrical
outlet. After securing anything that feels loose, try
turning the power switch on again.
electrical outlet. To do this, plug a portable lamp
into the outlet you are using for your computer,
and turn it on to see if the outlet supplies power.
Troubleshooting