Dell Latitude C600 User Manual page 101

No Power, Using Basic Checks:
AC Adapter
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No. Go to Step 5.
5. Turn off the computer. Does the power status light appear?
Yes. Go to step 6.
No. Go to step 7.
6. Remove any installed batteries
the batteries, reconnect the AC adapter, and turn on the computer. Does the
power status light appear?
Yes. Go to step 8.
No. Go to step 7.
7. Turn off the computer, wait a few seconds, and then turn on the computer again.
Does the power status light appear?
Yes. Your computer is receiving power. Go to step 8.
No. Your computer is not receiving power. Go to step 9.
8. Does the computer boot successfully?
Yes. The problem is resolved.
No. Go to step 9.
9. Remove and reinstall any batteries, and check the AC adapter connection. Does
the power status light appear?
Yes. The problem is resolved.
No. If the computer is powered by the AC adapter, see
AC Adapter." If the computer is using battery power, see
Using Battery."
Test the electrical outlet: Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it
with another device such as a lamp.
Connect the AC adapter directly to an electrical outlet: Bypass power protection
devices, power strips, and extension cords to verify that the computer turns on.
Check for interference: High-voltage electrical appliances on the same circuit or
operating in close proximity to the computer can cause interference. Extension
cords or too many devices on a power strip or multiple power strips connected
to an electrical outlet can cause problems.
Diagnostics Checklist
1. Turn off the computer and devices and disconnect them from the electrical
outlet. If you are using a surge protector, remove it.
and disconnect the AC adapter. Then reinstall
as you perform the following steps:
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