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Answer» HI. I need your help guys. My computer will not come out of power save mode. I was chatting with someone on MSN and my computer's light went from blue to orange and my screen went black and I GOT the message "power save mode, press any key or move the MOUSE to exit." I pressed all the keys and moved the mouse but it wouldn't exit power save mode. I unplugged my computer and I even switched around the RAM cards. I took out the CMOS battery and tried it. Nothing worked. I also took out my video and my graphics driver cables. It still does not work after I put everything back in place [except the battery]. I recently put the battery back in and it still dosen't work. I dusted my hardware inside my computer and cleaned the fans. There's this orange light on inside my computer as soon as i put the power cable in the back of my pc. I don't know what to do. This is so frustrating. I need your help! Here are some pictures of my computer[Dell Inspiron 530s A]. 1: http://tinypic.com/r/28vwufp/7 2: http://tinypic.com/r/dwvzhz/7 3: http://tinypic.com/r/1444ojt/7 Here are the coressponding parts to the numbers of picture 3: 1 - processor socket (CPU) 2 - processor fan connector (CPU_FAN) 3 - memory module connectors (DIMM_1) 4 - memory module connectors (DIMM_2) 5 - memory module connectors (DIMM_3) 6 - memory module connectors (DIMM_4) 7 - main power connector (ATX_POWER) 8 - battery socket 9 - serial ATA drive connectors (SATA0) 10 - CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) 11 - password jumper (CLEAR_PW) 12 - serial ATA drive connectors (SATA1) 13 - serial ATA drive connectors (SATA4) 14 - front panel connector (F_PANEL) 15 - front USB connector (F_USB1) 16 - serial ATA drive connectors (SATA5) 17 - front USB connector (F_USB2) 18 - front FlexBay connector (F_USB3) 19 - front audio (F_AUDIO) 20 - PCI connector (PCI2) 21 - PCI connector (PCI1) 22 - PCI Express x1 connector (PCIE_X1) 23 - PCI Express x16 connector (PCIE_X16) 24 - audio connectors 25 - 2 USB and 1 LAN connector 26 - 2 USB connectors 27 - chassis fan connector (CHASSIS_FAN) 28 - video connector (VGA) 29 - power for cpu (ATX_CPU) thankyou for your help in advance!WHAT light went from blue to orange? I'm betting it was NOT a light on your computer, but rather your display. If so, itounds like your DISPLAY is in power saver. First thing I'd do is check all cables to the display, then if needed you can try a different display and see what happens.it was a light on my COMPUTER lol Quote There's this orange light on inside my computer as soon as i put the power cable in the back of my pc. I don't know what to do.Is the power cable plug in to the outlet or not while connecting it to the pc? If it's not plug, does the orange light stays on? yeah it still stays on for like 20 seconds Quote from: jason2074 on December 19, 2010, 09:44:52 PM Is the power cable plug in to the outlet or not while connecting it to the pc? If it's not plug, does the orange light stays on? yeah it still stays on for like 20 secs ;[ Quote yeah it still stays on for like 20 secondsWhile connecting the power cable at the back of the pc with the plug already connected to the outlet or not? Quote from: jason2074 on December 19, 2010, 10:04:33 PM While connecting the power cable at the back of the pc with the plug already connected to the outlet or not?there's no light when i put the powercable in while it's not plugged in the outlet. The light comes on when i plug it in the outlet. But is there an instant messenger we can talk on? i hate waitingDo you have another monitor that you can try? Do you see the Dell screen when you switch the computer on? Do you have another video card that you can try? Quote I also took out my video and my graphics driver cables. What does this mean? Quote from: JJ 3000 on December 19, 2010, 11:24:53 PM Do you have another monitor that you can try?ahh!! its not my monitor -.- it's my harddrive. and by my graphic card cables i meant this blue cable that goes into a socket inside my pc. check the pictures in the post. Quote from: JJ 3000 on December 19, 2010, 11:24:53 PM Do you see the Dell screen when you switch the computer on?Quote from: JJ 3000 on December 19, 2010, 11:46:21 PM No, there is no screen, nothing. The light goes orange as soon as i hit the power button. As for the graphics card, im not sure where mine is located. Quote The light goes orange as soon as i hit the power buttonOrange blinking? Please replace a fresh/new battery for it might got drained or weaked... Quote The light comes on when i plug it in the outletSome computer models(desktop) has this power entry as soon as you plug your cord to the outlet. Just like mine one here(Dell desktop). Quote yeah it still stays on for like 20 secondsIf it stays for 20 seconds after just plugging the power cord to the outlet(as mentioned above about certain desktops) without yet pressing the power button, then you might want to flush the power stored(CPU unplugged) by pressing the power button for 20 to 30 secs. before powering on and a replacement of a new nickel battery. Quote As for the graphics card, im not sure where mine is locatedIf there were no added internal devices on your CPU model, according to your Manual specifications, Dell I 530s A, It's an onboard graphics. You could also try using another monitor together with these suggestions. Certain solutions can be found on your BIOS settings. However, I will anticipate that you can't, because of these issues so you need to work around these suggestions/suggested on the thread before GOING for other steps... Quote from: jason2074 on December 20, 2010, 07:12:41 PM Orange blinking? Please replace a fresh/new battery for it might got drained or weaked...Some computer models(desktop) has this power entry as soon as you plug your cord to the outlet. Just like mine one here(Dell desktop).If it stays for 20 seconds after just plugging the power cord to the outlet(as mentioned above about certain desktops) without yet pressing the power button, then you might want to flush the power stored(CPU unplugged) by pressing the power button for 20 to 30 secs. before powering on and a replacement of a new nickel battery. If there were no added internal devices on your CPU model, according to your Manual specifications, Dell I 530s A, It's an onboard graphics. You could also try using another monitor together with these suggestions. Certain solutions can be found on your BIOS settings. However, I will anticipate that you can't, because of these issues so you need to work around these suggestions/suggested on the thread before going for other steps... By the light staying on for 20 seconds, i meant it does that even after I unplug it. When I plug it in the light comes on and never goes off. |
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