Indicator light flashing on Inspiron 6000

vivianvaz · 08-20-2006, 08:59 AM

On the hinge cover there are 3 lights, the on/off light, the hard drive light(?) and the Power (?) light. ThePower light is flashing in a distinct pattern. It pauses on green, then flashes 4 times orange very quickly. Otherwise, the computer behaves normally. I can find NO documentation on this. Any ideas?

Thanks.

Changeling · 08-20-2006, 12:47 PM

Battery level indicator??

Changeling · 08-20-2006, 12:57 PM

Just checked with Dell website, dowloaded owners manual page 14 refers to this light

Quote

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:
• Solid green: The battery is charging.
• Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.
If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows:
• Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).
• Flashing orange: The battery charge is low.
• Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low.

**hwm54112** · 08-20-2006, 03:16 PM

Take the battery out. If it continues to flash with the same pattern, the flash might represent a bios error or diagnostic code.

As most manufacturer's seem to ignore bios altogether in their documentation, you might try a search on the bios version.

Better yet, download everestfind out what mobo you have , and see if you can find a manual for the mobo. Unfortunately, dell probably altered the bios somewhat but at least it’s a start.

Bill

08-20-2006, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
vivianvaz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1 OS: Windows XP	Indicator light flashing on Inspiron 6000 On the hinge cover there are 3 lights, the on/off light, the hard drive light(?) and the Power (?) light. ThePower light is flashing in a distinct pattern. It pauses on green, then flashes 4 times orange very quickly. Otherwise, the computer behaves normally. I can find NO documentation on this. Any ideas? Thanks.

08-20-2006, 12:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Changeling Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 423 OS: XP, Waiting for Vista serivce pack 1 before I commit.	Battery level indicator?? __________________ If it ain't broke don't fix it!

08-20-2006, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Changeling Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 423 OS: XP, Waiting for Vista serivce pack 1 before I commit.	Just checked with Dell website, dowloaded owners manual page 14 refers to this light Quote If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low. __________________ If it ain't broke don't fix it!

08-20-2006, 03:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
hwm54112 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,233 OS: WINXP	Take the battery out. If it continues to flash with the same pattern, the flash might represent a bios error or diagnostic code. As most manufacturer's seem to ignore bios altogether in their documentation, you might try a search on the bios version. Better yet, download everestfind out what mobo you have , and see if you can find a manual for the mobo. Unfortunately, dell probably altered the bios somewhat but at least it’s a start. Bill