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Computer wont turn on, front light is yellow.

by Mr shambles Jul 27, 2007 9:04AM PDT

I turned off my computer last night, and today I attempted to turn it on, and a yellow light comes on the tower instead of a green, and I hear nothing running.

What could be the problem?

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From the page where you wrote the post is this:
by El Alquimista Jul 27, 2007 4:13PM PDT
Note: If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem.

Please tell what make and model computer you have. Not all have the same light configurations.
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Re: Yellow light on front panel
by Droid Jul 27, 2007 5:56PM PDT

I had a Dell optiplex gx620 at work which did that; unfortunately it wasnt good news. The motherboard had failed and since it was out of warranty we ended up replacing the entire pc.

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Re: Yellow light on front panel
by Mr shambles Jul 29, 2007 2:31PM PDT

I have a Gateway 700X LTD. I opened up the case and there is a green light coming from the Motherboard, so more than likely its the power supply, it has a test switch on it, and I pressed it for more than 5 seconds and the light never came on.

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dell gx620 amber light wont power up
by lacy52 Jul 10, 2010 1:00PM PDT

The power supply has two bad capaciters if any questions let me know.

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