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Dimension 8400 flashing amber light
I turned my Dimension 8400 off Saturday and when I tried to turn it back on this morning, the power button flashed amber and nothing else happened. The indicator leds on the back don't turn on and I don't get any beeps.
I've never had a problem with my Dimension and it was running fine when I shut it down on Saturday. I haven't been having any random shutdowns or any other issues; nothing to indicate a problem with the motherboard or anything else. It's also on a surge protector, so it can't be an issue with any sort of power surge.
Any suggestions as to what might be wrong and what I should do? I've got 3 papers due this week, so I kind of need my computer to work. :smileysad:
PETER345
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October 22nd, 2007 17:00
Here is what Dell says (it's not likely to be very helpful):
# If the power light is blinking, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist.
* Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable).
* Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board.
If you have a spare PSU, I would try that.
If not, I would try disconnecting everything from the PSU except 1 HD and the short green to black on the motherboard PSU connector. If the HD does not spin up, the PSU is bad.
Also, just because you are using a surge protector does not mean that a surge could not be the problem. Those surge protectors can protect against surges of only a certain size. The surge protecting element can die during the surge (it is a bit like a special fuse it shorts the surge between the two lines rather than letting it go into the computer. However, once it dies, the remainder of the surge or the following surges go straight through).
Peter
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October 22nd, 2007 19:00
You should be able to buy a Dell OEM D-8400, 350w power supply for $25-$28 plus S&H, from Dell Spare Parts
You need a PSU model Rev A01 or higher [latest Rev A10].
Bev.
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arhregindy
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February 23rd, 2009 12:00
I have a Dimesion 8400 and the exact same thing just happened to me. Everything was working fine & shut down one evening. The next day, it wouldn't power up and only had the flashing amber light.
So, what is the Dell part # to oder the PSU model Rev A01??? and is this all I'll need?