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[theron324]

when i turn my computer on its a amber light and stays there how do i fix it. Im thinking i need to get a new higher wattage psu

[nielsss]

The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate
different states:
No light — The computer is turned off (S4, S5, or mechanical OFF)
Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state
Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving state (S1 or S3)
Blinking or solid amber — See "Power Problems"
If the power light is steady amber — The computer is receiving
electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist.
Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the
system board.
If the problem persists, contact Dell.

Not written by me.

[gruntmods]

The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate
different states:
No light — The computer is turned off (S4, S5, or mechanical OFF)
Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state
Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving state (S1 or S3)
Blinking or solid amber — See "Power Problems"
If the power light is steady amber — The computer is receiving
electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist.
Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the
system board.
If the problem persists, contact Dell.

Not written by me.

they usually use beep codes. Mine does.

[Quinn]

they usually use beep codes. Mine does.

Only if there is a speaker plugged directly into the motherboard, or if there is one built in.

Quote from a forum:
"Before you go out and plop down a bunch of cash on a new PSU what i would do is plug the computer into its own outlet. It has been my experience that When dell's don't have enough power they will blink that amber color."
^Try it out if you want.
Also, what is the exact model?

[gruntmods]

Only if there is a speaker plugged directly into the motherboard, or if there is one built in.

Quote from a forum:
"Before you go out and plop down a bunch of cash on a new PSU what i would do is plug the computer into its own outlet. It has been my experience that When dell's don't have enough power they will blink that amber color."
^Try it out if you want.
Also, what is the exact model?

they almost always have a built in speaker dedicated to beeps.

[Quinn]

they almost always have a built in speaker dedicated to beeps.

I know, I am just bringing up the possibility that his may not.

[gruntmods]

I know, I am just bringing up the possibility that his may not.

Don`t bring my mother into this.