[InfoHungry]

Hi,

I have a Dell Inspiron 530 (desktop) with Vista Home Premium. Until the other day, when I pushed the power button to start the PC, it turned blue and the PC went through the boot-up process. Now, it turns yellow and nothing happens unless I do more. So I push and hold the power button until it turns off. Then, I push the button a bit more strongly and it turns blue and boots.

My first thought was that the power switch for this 2008 PC is getting old and that I may become unable to boot at all. So I have decided to just let it go into sleep mode for now rather than turning it off for the day.

Any ideas on solving the yellow light issue?

InfoHungry

 

[JimE]

It's an error indicator (not a failing switch).

Depending on the model, there may be other error indicators as well. In any case, q quick search found this: Inspiron 530 steady amber power light. - General Hardware - Desktop - Dell Community

 

[InfoHungry]

Thanks for that link.

Before posting my problem to this site, I did a quick online test of my hardware at the Dell site and passed. I then began a much more extensive test, but it was taking too long, forcing me to stop.

Your link gives me better ideas of what to have Dell test online. So I will try again.