My power light is blinking amber. How do I fix it?

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This confirms the hardware failure. If you would like to diagnose and replace the faulty component, revert with model number and i would be glad to follow up.

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Thanks for your response!!

This confirms the hardware failure. If you would like to diagnose and replace the faulty component, revert with model number and i would be glad to follow up.

I hope i have been helpful

Thank You!!

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I read that. I would be here to follow up and diagnose the faulty component. I would appreciate if you could revert with model number.

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I read that. I would be here to follow up and diagnose the faulty component. I would appreciate if you could revert with model number.

I hope i have been helpful.

Thank You!!

Model PP41L and how much would it cost? Model PP41L and how much would it cost?

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It could be a power problem or internal device malfunction. I have also seen that the computer is receiving electrical power, but a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.In that case, you need to remove and reinstall memory modules. I could guide you, however you need to open the unit. I am not sure how comfortable you would be to open the unit.

There are certain diagnostics that needs to be done ( 4 digit code would pop up ). That would indicate the exact fault. It could be a power supply board, graphic board, memory modules or some other failure.It would be impossible to determine a cost on the basis of amber light. It is just like a check engine light in car. As in car, till you scan the car - you didn't get the exact cause - same with Dell.You need to run diagnostics to know the exact fault.As we cannot determine the exact fault, we cannot determine the cost.

If you wish, we could go ahead and fix this problem. However, i am not sure whether you would be comfortable in replacing components or using an electrical equipment to check the power supply.

If you want to contact Dell :-

800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).

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It could be a power problem or internal device malfunction. I have also seen that the computer is receiving electrical power, but a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.In that case, you need to remove and reinstall memory modules. I could guide you, however you need to open the unit. I am not sure how comfortable you would be to open the unit.

There are certain diagnostics that needs to be done ( 4 digit code would pop up ). That would indicate the exact fault. It could be a power supply board, graphic board, memory modules or some other failure.It would be impossible to determine a cost on the basis of amber light. It is just like a check engine light in car. As in car, till you scan the car - you didn't get the exact cause - same with Dell.You need to run diagnostics to know the exact fault.As we cannot determine the exact fault, we cannot determine the cost.

If you wish, we could go ahead and fix this problem. However, i am not sure whether you would be comfortable in replacing components or using an electrical equipment to check the power supply.

If you want to contact Dell :-

800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355).

I hope i have been helpful.

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I am running on 77% power (plugged in, not charging) I am running on 77% power (plugged in, not charging)

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In that case, i would doubt motherboard as i have mostly seen power supply board and motherboard to be a big issue on this model. Again, as i am not on site, i cannot be definitive with my diagnosis.

Please check the diagnostic light at the back panel of the tower there would be 4 led lights tell me the status.

(1234)

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In that case, i would doubt motherboard as i have mostly seen power supply board and motherboard to be a big issue on this model. Again, as i am not on site, i cannot be definitive with my diagnosis.

Please check the diagnostic light at the back panel of the tower there would be 4 led lights tell me the status.

(1234)

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Thank You!!

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Or let me know the number of blinks ?Is it in sequence?

Like 2 blinks then a pause followed by 2 more blinks - This would be code 2.

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Or let me know the number of blinks ?Is it in sequence?

Like 2 blinks then a pause followed by 2 more blinks - This would be code 2.

I hope i have been helpful.

Thank You!!

I am running with 77% power available (plugged in, not charging) I am running with 77% power available (plugged in, not charging)

You want me to unscrew the back panel? You want me to unscrew the back panel?

One white blink followed by 3 red blinks, 4 blinks in all! One white blink followed by 3 red blinks, 4 blinks in all!

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Or let me know the number of blinks ?Is it in sequence?

Like 2 blinks then a pause followed by 2 more blinks - This would be code 2.

I hope i have been helpful.

Thank You!! Thanks for your response!!

Or let me know the number of blinks ?Is it in sequence?

Like 2 blinks then a pause followed by 2 more blinks - This would be code 2.

I hope i have been helpful.

Thank You!!

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Thanks for the information, however it seems that there is an issue with motherboard or power supply board. ( I remember a case where the battery is at fault and shows 99% available, so 77% does not guarantee that it could not be power supply, though rare ).

It would be a costly affair.Cost of motherboard would be around $150 and whatever labor charges would be or shipping charges....


Note - This is again a speculation based on the details you gave and the experience i have in repairing these models.

Good Luck!!

Thanks!!
Thanks for your response!!

Thanks for the information, however it seems that there is an issue with motherboard or power supply board. ( I remember a case where the battery is at fault and shows 99% available, so 77% does not guarantee that it could not be power supply, though rare ).

It would be a costly affair.Cost of motherboard would be around $150 and whatever labor charges would be or shipping charges....


Note - This is again a speculation based on the details you gave and the experience i have in repairing these models.

Good Luck!!

Thanks!!

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The cost i gave that was the cost of Used one.I usually replace faulty one with used one as new one would be quite expensive.

Let me know,if needed further assistance.

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The cost i gave that was the cost of Used one.I usually replace faulty one with used one as new one would be quite expensive.

Let me know,if needed further assistance.

Hope i helped you.

Thanks for using ' Fixya ' and have a nice day!!

How do I go about finding out for sure and repairing it? How do I go about finding out for sure and repairing it?