29Solving ProblemsPower ProblemsIf the power light is off — The computer is inhibernate mode, turned off, or is not receivingpower.Press the power button to resume normal•operation.Reseat the power cable into both the•power connector on the computer and theelectrical outlet.If the computer is plugged into a power strip,•ensure that the power strip is plugged intoan electrical outlet and that the power stripis turned on. Also bypass power protectiondevices, power strips, and power extensioncables to verify that the computer turns onproperly.Ensure that the electrical outlet is working•by testing it with another device, such asa lamp.Ensure that the power supply light on the•back of the computer is on. If the light is offthere may be a possible problem with thepower supply or the power cable.If the problem persists,• contact Dell (see“Contacting Dell” on page 55).If the power light is solid white and thecomputer is not responding — The display maynot be connected or powered on.Ensure that the display is properly connected•and then turn it off, then back on.If the problem persists, contact Dell (see•“Contacting Dell” on page 55).