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December 2nd, 2003 18:00
Optiplex - power light blinks orange?
At work I use an Optiplex GX150 and have been running into an odd problem recently on occasion.
Sometimes, when I leave my desk for a period of time, I return to find my computer shut off and the power light blinking orange. Pushing the power button, hitting keys, etc will not bring the computer back to life. I have to actually unplug the power from the wall and plug it back in, at which point the computer boots back up normally - but any work I had open is lost.
Power saving features, including hibernation, are disabled in Windows XP and there is no UPS or other device plugged in with the computer. I have no idea what is causing this, as it seems to always happen when I am away, and there is no way to bring it back without completely killing the power and thusly my unsaved work as well.
Any suggestions???
Hydralisk00222
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December 2nd, 2003 19:00
Call up Dell. There is a power problem with the computer. I recommend that you get the following replaced if necessary
Power supply
Motherboard
William Beach
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December 4th, 2003 00:00
Front Panel LED
Table 3 lists the codes for the front panel diagnostic LED, gives their probable causes, and offers suggested corrective actions.
Table 3. Power Switch Diagnostic LED Codes
Power LED Code Cause Action
Blinking yellow The system power supply may have failed. See "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Solid yellow A device on the system board may be faulty or is incorrectly installed. Be sure that each microprocessor is properly seated, remove all expansion cards, and then reboot. If the system does not boot, see "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Solid green and a beep code during POST A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. See Table 2 for instructions on diagnosing the beep code.
Solid green power indicator with no beep code and no video during POST The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty. See "Video and Monitor Problems ." If the monitor is operating properly and is correctly connected, see "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Solid green power indicator and no beep code but the system locks up during POST An integrated system board device may be faulty. See "Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
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