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    Flashing Red Lights, help!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JuliaBean, Feb 12, 2007.

  1. JuliaBean

    JuliaBean Newbie

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    Hi there,

    I was wondering if anyone could Help me! :( I have a Dell Inspiron 510m and two days ago the lights above the keys (on the right) started flashing red.
    There are four lights. Here's the order of flashes:
    Light 1 - Constant green
    Lights 2, 3, 4 - Four red flashes then black
    then
    Light 3 - Green flash.
    And then it cycles.

    Can anyone help? I don't know what's wrong because I'm not very computer-minded and my warranty ran out a year ago so I'm not even sure if I can call Dell for support. Any idea what this problem could be?

    With thanks in advance

    Julia
     
    JuliaBean, Feb 12, 2007
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  2. goose

    goose Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not sure what the light might be for because i don't have a laptop yet, but i'm sure someone here might know.
     
    goose, Feb 12, 2007
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  3. Skye2

    Skye2 Notebook Evangelist

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    I would guess that it indicates your battery is dead and should be replaced. See how long the battery will keep the notebook powered on.
     
    Skye2, Feb 12, 2007
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  4. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    I found a related thread that points to a bad battery.

    http://www.edlug.ed.ac.uk/archive/Oct2006/msg00073.html

    You can try doing a few full discharges and recharges to see if that helps. You can also contact Dell and they'll tell you exactly what those flashing codes mean.
     
    kegobeer, Feb 12, 2007
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