
System diagnostic lights
Power status light:
Indicates the power status.
Solid Amber
– The computer is unable to boot to the operating system. This indicates that the power supply or another device in the
computer is failing.
Blinking Amber
– The computer is unable to boot to the operating system. This indicates that the power supply is normal but another
device in the computer is failing or not installed properly.
NOTE:
See the light patterns to determine the device that is failing.
Off
– Computer is in hibernation or turned off.
The power status light blinks amber along with beep codes indicating failures.
For example, the power status light blinks amber two times followed by a pause, and then blinks white three times followed by a pause.
This 3,3 pattern continues until the computer is turned off indicating the Recovery image is not found.
The following table shows different light patterns what they indicate, and the suggested solutions:
Light pattern
Problem description
Suggested solution
1
System board: BIOS and ROM failure
Flash latest BIOS version. If problem persists, replace the
system board.
2
No memory or RAM detected
Confirm that the memory module is installed properly. If
problem persists, replace the memory module.
3
System board or chipset error
Replace the system board.
3,3
Recovery image not found
Reimage the system.
3,4
Recovery image found but invalid
Reimage the system.
4
Memory or RAM failure
Replace the memory module.
5
CMOS battery failure
Replace the CMOS battery.
6
Video card or chip failure
Replace the system board.
7
CPU failure
Replace the system board.
8
LCD failure
Replace the LCD.
The computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if the errors or problems cannot be displayed. The repetitive beep codes help the
user troubleshoot problems with the computer.
Camera status light:
Indicates whether the camera is in use.
•
Solid white – Camera is in use.
•
Off – Camera is not in use.
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Содержание Inspiron 22 3263
Страница 1: ...Inspiron 22 3263 Service Manual Regulatory Model W17B Regulatory Type W17B002 ...
Страница 8: ...43 System diagnostic lights 90 44 Getting help and contacting Dell 91 8 Contents ...
Страница 17: ...a stand riser b stand base Removing the stand 17 ...
Страница 22: ...1 optical drive bezel 2 optical drive 3 optical drive bracket 4 screws 2 22 Replacing the optical drive ...
Страница 30: ...a memory module b securing clips 2 c memory module slot 30 Removing the memory module ...
Страница 49: ...c captive screws 3 Removing the heat sink 49 ...
Страница 52: ...5 tape 6 rubber grommets 4 52 Removing the speakers ...
Страница 56: ...c display assembly base 56 Removing the system board ...
Страница 63: ...1 display assembly 2 display cable 3 tape 4 clips 2 Removing the display cable 63 ...
Страница 66: ...a display bezel b screws 4 c rubber feet 2 66 Removing the rubber feet ...