Dell Inspiron N5030 Setup Manual

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43Solving ProblemsPower ProblemsIf the power light is off — The computer iseither turned off, in hibernate state, or is notreceiving power.Press the power button. The computer•resumes normal operation if it is off or inhibernate mode.Reseat the AC adapter cable into 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.Temporarily bypass power protection•devices, 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.Check the AC adapter cable connections.•If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that thelight on the AC adapter is on.If the power light is solid white and thecomputer is not responding — The display maynot be responding.Press the power button until the computer•turns off and then turn it back on.If the problem persists, contact Dell (see•“Contacting Dell” on page 70).If the power light is blinking white — Thecomputer is in standby state or the display maynot be responding.Press a key on the keyboard, move the•connected mouse or a finger on the touchpad, or press the power button to resumenormal operation.