dell computer problem

[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]

  On 9/16/2010 at 9:16 AM, nielsss said:

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]

  On 9/16/2010 at 10:16 AM, gruntmods said:

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]

  On 9/16/2010 at 3:40 PM, Quinn said:

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]

  On 9/16/2010 at 10:08 PM, gruntmods said:

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]

  On 9/16/2010 at 10:21 PM, Quinn said:

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

Don`t bring my mother into this.