Power Problems - Dell Inspiron 2500 Factory Service Manual

Solving Problems : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems
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2. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem in the Search box
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3. Click the topic that describes your problem and then click Display.
4. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.

Power Problems

HINT: See the
mode.
Check the power light—
has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby
mode—press the power button to exit standby mode. If the power light is off,
press the power button.
Check the battery—
battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet
using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
Test the electrical outlet—
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Check the AC adapter—
the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on.
Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet—
protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the
computer turns on.
Check for interference—
near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of interference: power
extension cables, too many devices on a power strip, or multiple power strips
connected to the same electrical outlet.
Adjust the Power Properties—
keyword standby in
Reseat the memory modules—
display remains blank, you may need to
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When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer
If you are using a battery to power your computer, the
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted into
Electrical appliances on the same circuit or operating
See the
Windows Help.
If your computer power light turns on but the
Bypass power
Tell Me How help file or search for the
reseat the memory modules.