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Can't switch on - amber flashing light
Some days when I try to switch on my Dimension 5000 the power switch light starts flashing amber but nothing else happens. If I switch off and try again , same thing happens. But if I leave it for 30 minutes it boots up normally ( so far).
Support don't seem to have any ideas on what causes this. Has anyone else had the problem?
ty_ger
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February 14th, 2008 12:00
From your manual ( http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim5000/en/sm/adtshoot.htm#wp1114432 ) :
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Blinking yellow:
A power supply or system board failure has occurred.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. Also, see "Power Problems."
"
As suggested above, what do the diagnostic lights on your system indicate when this issue occurs?
PETER345
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February 14th, 2008 13:00
You might also try reseating everything plugged into the PSU and the motherboard.
Peter
Kingside
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February 14th, 2008 14:00
No diagnostic lights come on.
ty_ger
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February 14th, 2008 15:00