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Diagnostic Indicators
Indicators are located on the front panel and back panel of the chassis.
These indicators communicate diagnostic codes that can help you solve
problems with your computer.
CAUTION: Before servicing any components inside your computer,
see "Safety First—For You and Your Computer."
Front-Panel Indicators
The following table lists the codes for the front panel diagnostic indicators,
gives probable causes, and suggests corrective actions.
Front-Panel Diagnostic Indicator Codes
Power
Indicator
Code
Hard Drive
Indicator
Code
Cause Corrective Action
Solid green N/A Power is on, and the
computer is operating
normally.
No corrective action is
required.
Blinking green Blank The computer is in the
suspended state
(Windows 2000 only).
Push and release the
power button, move the
mouse, or press a key on
the keyboard to bring the
computer out of the
suspended state.
Solid yellow N/A The Dell Diagnostics
is running a test, or
a device on the system
board may be faulty or
incorrectly installed.
If the Dell Diagnostics is
running, allow the testing
to complete. Otherwise,
see "System Board
Problems."
If the system does not
boot, contact Dell for
technical assistance.
Blinking yellow Blank There is a system
power supply failure.
Check the diagnostic
indicator codes to see if
the specific problem is
identified. Also, see
"Power Problems."