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    1525 power light flashing when you turn the system off

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mitchtj, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. mitchtj

    mitchtj Notebook Geek

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    Doesn't matter if its plugged in or not

    the only way i can stop it doing this is by shutting it down properly, not just shutting the lid or pressing the button

    The thing is it always hasn't done this, its just a recent thing its decided to pick up. Very annoying in a dark room
     
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    Brickmen Notebook Consultant

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    your laptops going into standby, which is signified by the flashing power light.
    You can change this in the power options, change it from standby to hibernate or shutdown in the close lid or power button press (if you have XP) i'm not sure of the process in vista
     
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    crm2003 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What's the purpose of hibernation over shutting down?
     
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  4. mitchtj

    mitchtj Notebook Geek

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    boots quicker basically

    And that worked, Thanks a heap :cool:
     
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