Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my Dell Optiplex 7010. There's an orange light that's blinking, and after doing some research, I found that it might be a power supply or motherboard problem. I even tried switching the RAM as suggested in a few YouTube videos, but the light is still blinking. I'm pretty clueless about computer hardware, and I'm not sure what to do next. I just want to know if there's anything I can check or if this means I need to buy new parts. Any advice would be appreciated!
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The blinking pattern is important for diagnosing the issue, it’s like Morse code for your computer! Check out this link for a guide on what the different patterns mean, but keep in mind that they can vary based on the model of the Optiplex 7010. Also, Dell has built-in diagnostics you can use to troubleshoot hardware before Windows even loads.
Those blinking lights are actually a code that can tell you what's wrong, so you should start by figuring out what the pattern means. Bad RAM sticks or slots are pretty common issues. But if it turns out to be something else, it might be time to consider getting a newer system.
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