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    flashing power indicator.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Leo G, Aug 27, 2009.

  1. Leo G

    Leo G Newbie

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    I was using my Dell Inspiron 9400 and I left it for a short while and when I came back the battery had died and the unit went into hibernation as it should. The next time I powered up it had a screen that warned me about the low battery and press F1 to continue, which I did. After it booted up the power indicator was flashing yellow, 4 times quickly and then green for about 1 second and it continues like this. I figured after the battery charged up it would stop, but it hasn't. Now when the computer is off and I put the power cord in the yellow flashing starts up even with the computer in hibernation.

    Anybody have a clue to what the 4 yellow flashes is a code for? Is my main battery on its way out? (2.5 years old) or is it my CMOS battery?

    Thanks

    Leo G
     
    Leo G, Aug 27, 2009
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