Dell Dimension 4500S Owner's Manual

Also see for Dimension 4500S: Manual 

Contents

40 Solving Problemsw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mI F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F — The computer is either turned off or is notreceiving power.• Ensure that the power cable is firmly inserted into both the power connectoron the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.• If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip isplugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on.• Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device,such as a lamp.• Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at yourlocation (see page 7).• Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables toverify that the computer turns on.• Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cableis defective.• Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to thesystem board (see page 65).• Ensure that the power supply cables are securely connected to the systemboard (see page 65).• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 84).I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R — The computer is receivingelectrical power, but an internal power problem might exist.• Ensure that the power cable is firmly inserted into both the power connectoron the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.• Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at yourlocation (see page 7).• Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to thesystem board (see page 65).• Ensure that the power supply cables are securely connected to the systemboard (see page 65).• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 84).I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R — A device might bemalfunctioning or incorrectly installed.• Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 70).• Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 66).• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 84).