Does a flashing LED on the back of a computer mean a bad thing
Meezy
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Friday, 13th of August 2010 11:50:22 PM
l am unable to start up my computer, but when l plug my power supply cord Meezy in, a Green LED starts flashing.Does this mean a bad power supply?l have Registered User kept it unplugged and pushed the power button repeatedly to unload the Joined: Monday, 17th of May 2010, 07:19:48 capacitors as one person said to do.Thank you.
In response to Dr Posts: 1832 House is answer, l had my desktop running at a temporary desk, l work at a Viewed 2172 times hotel and my office was being redone.l shut down the computer as normal,
unplugged all the plugs and moved it back in my office.It was off for
maybe 30 minutes.l plugged everything in and try to start up my
computer.Nothing happened.l looked at the back of the computer and right
next to the power supply cord there was a blinking Green LED.Now l did not
notice it earlier, but l think it remained on constantly before.When l
unplugged the power supply, the green LED seemed to slow down.As time
would go by, it would eventually stop all together.The only other thing
that l can think of is that there is a very slight clicking sound that
corresponds with the blinking.l hope that this makes sense.l am of the
type that you push the button and work with it, not to technical on my
knowledge.Thanks again for all your help.
King Kong
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Saturday, 14th of August 2010 06:06:20 AM
Many computers have diagnostic lights, which indicate what King Kong problem has been uncovered by the POST operation. Registered User Joined: Thursday, 3rd of June 2010, 02:16:39 Posts: 1495 Viewed 9114 times
Bub
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Sunday, 15th of August 2010 01:19:55 AM
the blinking is an indication of either ''Sleep' or Bub ''Soft-Off''. Registered User Sleep mode, stand by, & hibernation all refer to a low power mode for Joined: Saturday, 24th of April 2010, 07:57:44 electronic devices such as computers. These modes save electrical Posts: 396 consumption, when a device is idle. Waking up resumes normal operations. Viewed 8751 times
Here is what you do: Turn off the laptop. The easiest way is to hold down
the power button for 5-10 seconds. Wether you see anything change or not,
unplug the power cord, & take out the battery at the same time.
At this point, the laptop WILL be out of sleep mode. Guarenteed.
Put the battery back in, & plug it back in. Turn it on. If it still does
the same thing, if you never see anything on the screen, then there is
something wrong with the laptop. Time to have a tech look at it.
Sugamama
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Monday, 16th of August 2010 06:20:51 PM
If it is next to the network connector, it just means the Sugamama network is looking for data - not your problem Registered User Joined: Friday, 28th of May 2010, 10:56:44 Posts: 2025 Viewed 19457 times
cuteness
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Tuesday, 17th of August 2010 02:24:18 PM
It all depends on where that green led is. cuteness Registered User If it is down by where you plug the network cable in, then it is what the Joined: Tuesday, 27th of April 2010, 23:28:36 previous poster said. Posts: 434 Viewed 12984 times If it is a green led right next to the power cable, then it is probably a
bad power supply.
Mil Dil
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Wednesday, 18th of August 2010 01:27:38 PM
No, but if you post exactly and in detail what happens, beeps, Mil Dil error codes, noises, anything you can, we might be able to guide you. I Registered User dont know who told you that pressing a button discharges capacitors but Joined: Friday, 30th of April 2010, 23:04:22 you need to tell them to stick with fixin sandwiches because they know Posts: 157 NOTHING of PCs or electronics for that matter. Viewed 2726 times
Scruffles
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Thursday, 19th of August 2010 11:19:47 AM
usually that is your network card showing you have a connection Scruffles Registered User Joined: Friday, 11th of June 2010, 21:05:35 Posts: 1635 Viewed 5236 times
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