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.
43
System diagnostic lights
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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 22 3000 SERIES
Page 1: ...Inspiron 22 3000 Series Service Manual Regulatory Model W17B Regulatory Type W17B001 ...
Page 25: ...1 stand riser 2 stand base Removing the stand assembly 25 ...
Page 28: ...1 back cover Removing the back cover 28 ...
Page 36: ...1 screws 3 2 hard drive bracket 3 hard drive Removing the hard drive 36 ...
Page 39: ...1 system board shield 2 screws 4 3 display assembly base Removing the system board shield 39 ...
Page 42: ...1 memory module 2 securing clips 2 3 memory module slot Removing the memory module 42 ...
Page 49: ...3 Replace the stand Replacing the wireless card 49 ...
Page 54: ...1 microphone cable 2 display assembly base 3 microphone module Removing the microphone 54 ...
Page 58: ...1 tab 2 camera cable 3 camera frame Removing the camera 58 ...
Page 61: ...1 coin cell battery 2 battery socket 3 plastic scribe Removing the coin cell battery 61 ...
Page 64: ...1 fan 2 screws 2 3 display assembly base 4 fan cable 5 system board Removing the fan 64 ...
Page 67: ...1 screw 2 heat sink 3 captive screws 5 Removing the heat sink 67 ...
Page 81: ...1 display assembly Removing the display assembly 81 ...
Page 91: ...12 Replace the back cover 13 Replace the stand Replacing the rubber feet 91 ...