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More info?)
It could also be the Motherboard but usually a steady amber light means it
needs a new PSU
"Pen" <pen34us_nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate
> different states:
> No light — The computer is turned off (S4, S5, or mechanical OFF)
> Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating state
> Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving state (S1 or S3)
> Blinking or solid amber — See "Power Problems"
>
http://docs.us.dell.com/docs/systems/opgx270/en/ug/solve.htm#1177038
> If the power light is steady amber — The computer is receiving
> electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist.
> Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the
> system board.
> If the problem persists, contact Dell.
>
> "Fox" <maoy9@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:273a74d2.0407061136.162a8f40@posting.google.com...
> > Can anyone tell me what the orange light on the power button means? I
> > am using a Dell GX270 and the PC will not start. You can power it on
> > but nothing happens. Thanks in advance.
>