It is a battery issue. This forum post has more information that may help. Answer from JOcean on dell.com
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dell.com › support › kbdoc › en-us › 000211732 › no-post-2-4-2-amber-and-4-blinking-white-when-memory-is-populated-in-the-wrong-dimm-slot
Precision 5860 Tower or Precision 7960 Tower No POST Error of 2 Amber 4 Blinking White | Dell US
This occurs when memory is not inserted into the memory slots starting with DIMM 1. ... This is expected behavior if the memory is not installed in a supported configuration. To resolve the issue, reference the computer label on the side wall of the DIMM sockets for memory DIMM locations. The ...
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r/Dell on Reddit: 2 amber & 4 white
March 21, 2024 -
Hey, fellow tech enthusiasts I am facing a black screen with no post and a combination of 4 white and 2 amber LED codes when opening my laptop. Laptop model is G15 Ryzen addition
Looking forward to your insights and suggestions. Thanks in advance for your tech wisdom!
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Memory or Read-Only Memory (ROM) failure If competent, take the memory out and try the following - if there are two DIMMS then try each one in each slot to see if there is any change, if just one DIMM the try both slots and also try no RAM installed and it should produce a 2,3 code. Manual at https://dl.dell.com/content/manual36483742-dell-g15-5515-service-manual.pdf?language=en-us and memory at P. 24 Remember to insert and remove at 45 degree angle. Good luck Got warranty?
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RAM issue, visually inspect it to see if any chip looks damaged on the sticks If no visible damages, install one at the time and see if anything changes If nothing happens after the test you might need new ram, if even with new ram fails, it’s a Motherboard issue
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Fix Dell Laptop LED Blink Code 2 Amber, 4 White (Memory Error) | DELL Technologies
March 31, 2026 - Dell LED blink codes use a two-group pattern: first amber count, then white count (e.g., 2,4). Check your model’s LED table to confirm meanings and follow the recommended actions for any other pattern (e.g., 2,3 = no memory detected, 2,1 = CPU error).
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r/Dell on Reddit: battery led 4 amber 1 white
August 13, 2022 -
I chenged the thermal paste on my notebook( is a vostro 14 3468 from dell) and when I tried to turn it on appears the battery led started to blink 4 amber and 1 white and not charging. I checked everything and didn't found nothing broken I also didn't find anything about it on the internet or Dell website
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I apologize if these are stupid questions, but here goes: Is it possible you pinched or damaged one of the wires coming from the battery connections on the motherboard when you reassembled the case? Or, it's just a bad battery.
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So the battery health is on 71% the voltage is between 15290mV ~ 15293mV the charging state is on idle and no current flow temperature -54c??? battery is dying that is the reason of the light Can I change the battery for one with bigger capacity?
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It is a battery issue. This forum post has more information that may help.
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The blinking pattern you’re observing on your Dell Inspiron 3558 (4 times amber followed by 1 time white) indicates a Battery Issue. Since your laptop is an older model, it’s possible that the battery has reached the end of its lifespan. Battery Replacement: You’ll need to replace the battery. You can find compatible replacement batteries for your Dell Inspiron 3558. Here’s a link to a replacement battery that you can consider. Battery Report Check: Create a battery report to check the status of your current battery. Open a Command Prompt window (search for 'cmd' in the Start menu). Type the following command and press Enter: powercfg /batteryreport This will generate a battery report. Locate the report file (usually saved in your user folder) and open it. Compare the Design Capacity value with the Full Charge Capacity value. For a healthy battery, these values should be nearly the same. Temporary fix/Workaround: Hard Reset Turn off the laptop. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery or simply remove the base cover and disconnect the battery cable. Disconnect all devices such as USB drives, printers, webcams, and media cards (SD/xD). Press and hold the power button for 15 to 20 seconds to drain the residual power. Connect the AC adapter and battery. Turn on the computer. If you still need assistance, please contact support by clicking the ‘Get Help Now’ button located at the bottom right corner of the page. The button is marked with a help icon for easy recognition as per the picture below:
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Yes data is stored on your hard drive - nothing to do with RAM · Unfortunately on this model the RAM is soldered in? · Important! Backup your files before sending the laptop to Dell. This page shows how to remove drive. · Dell XPS 13 9300 SSD Replacement · You will need another computer with either a compatible slot or an external USB case and backup software. There are several freeware backup apps on the Web.
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(Solution for models with removable RAM sticks) · The issue you're experiencing is due to the CPU overheating, which causes the solder connections on the "SLOT A" memory RAM to become soft and detach from the motherboard. · When you disassemble your laptop, you may notice melted rosin or flux residue. · Unfortunately, there isn't a permanent fix for this. · One temporary solution is to apply pressure to the top of the RAM holders to try and secure a good connection, which might prevent the laptop from displaying the "2 amber + 4 white" error code. · However, the best option is to use "SLOT B" and upgrade the memory stick in that slot. I hope this helps! · Gosh
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How to Fix the 1 White and 3 Amber Flashes Error on Dell Laptops | DELL Technologies
May 12, 2025 - Important: The 1 white and 3 amber flashes error might be commonly mistaken for other error codes related to memory issues. Reseating the memory modules can be a good troubleshooting step to rule out memory detection problems.
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XPS 15 9570 Diagnostic LED 4 amber 1 white | DELL Technologies
December 2, 2020 - 4 amber, 1 white blinking lights usually means there's a problem with either battery or motherboard. The fix's usually is reseating the battery.
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That code means a bad battery. You'll need a replacement. https://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=item&id=19380
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The blinking pattern you’re observing on your Dell Inspiron 3558 (4 times amber followed by 1 time white) indicates a Battery Issue. Since your laptop is an older model, it’s possible that the battery has reached the end of its lifespan. Battery Replacement: You’ll need to replace the battery. You can find compatible replacement batteries for your Dell Inspiron 3558. Here’s a link to a replacement battery that you can consider. Battery Report Check: Create a battery report to check the status of your current battery. Open a Command Prompt window (search for 'cmd' in the Start menu). Type the following command and press Enter: powercfg /batteryreport This will generate a battery report. Locate the report file (usually saved in your user folder) and open it. Compare the Design Capacity value with the Full Charge Capacity value. For a healthy battery, these values should be nearly the same. Temporary fix/Workaround: Hard Reset Turn off the laptop. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery or simply remove the base cover and disconnect the battery cable. Disconnect all devices such as USB drives, printers, webcams, and media cards (SD/xD). Press and hold the power button for 15 to 20 seconds to drain the residual power. Connect the AC adapter and battery. Turn on the computer.If you still need assistance, please contact support by clicking the ‘Get Help Now’ button located at the bottom right corner of the page. The button is marked with a help icon for easy recognition as per the picture below:
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Dell 7760 very hot with 4 amber 1 white blinking | DELL Technologies
June 7, 2022 - Very strange, turned the computer off last night sitting on the desk. This morning I unplugged everything and threw the computer in a bag for a drive to the office. When I arrived and pulled the co...
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New Battery Issue (4 amber, 1 white) Light Code | DELL Technologies
September 10, 2024 - If you have to send the PC to Dell for inspection/repair, if nothing else, ask the college's IT group if they have a loaner you can borrow until yours gets fixed. Some schools do that... FWIW, I'll see if I can find out what 4A-1W blink means... ... I'm having this issue as well, 4 amber lights, 1 white light.
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Hi Tempwfox519, Good work on troubleshooting. We will have to check the status of the adapter in BIOS; if the adapter is not detected properly the system will continue to receive power but will not charge the battery. Please follow the steps mentioned below to check if the adapter is detected properly. Start the computer by pressing the power button Press the F2 key 2-3 times You will now be on the BIOS screen Under the Main Tab look for the option that says AC Adapter Type If the Adapter Type says Unknown or None with the adapter plugged in. Reconnect the adapter to the machine and if the status now shows as Unknown then the AC Adapter needs to be replaced.
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Hello…thanks for the quick response. I tried what you said. The BIOS states 150W under AC Adapter Type. I also unplugged it to see if the BIOS detected a change, and it did…it stated NONE. So it seems to be detecting ok, right? Something I might not have said in original post is that the light continues to blink whether running on AC power or Battery power. While plugged in, the battery meter always states 'a percentage' 'plugged in' 'not charging'… but battery seems to be charging. Current state is [96% available (plugged-in, not charging). I would think the battery should be a lot less than this by now if not charging. Strange. I just unplugged the battery with the system running to test the battery meter on the battery…shows all led lights lit. However, when I just plugged the battery back in, a Windows message appeared stating 'The model number for the primary battery is non-recommended. The battery cannot provide sufficient power to run the system on battery mode. Please insert a Dell battery for best system operation.' I would had never seen this unless I would have unplugged and replugged the battery with windows running. The original battery and the battery I just purchased are both from Dell. They are 'Dell Battery Module, Type R795X Rating: 11.1V Capacity 90Wh. Hope this helps. Sounds like a system/bios update issue of not detecting the battery properly, right? Thanks again.
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Precision 5570 Service Manual | Dell US
Solid white — Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5 percent charge. Amber — Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than 5 percent charge.
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A Reference Guide to the Precision Workstation Diagnostic Indicators | Dell US
Note: The Precision 36x0 series of Workstation Towers have an additional feature that is not seen on any other desktops. These particular towers can run on into the enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics once the POST process completes. The power LED stops blinking Amber and White for a POST error, and instead the LED blinks a four-digit Amber code.
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r/Dell on Reddit: 4 amber 1 white light code dell g7 motherboard.
December 17, 2022 -
What does this mean and is there a fix for it the motherboard boots but as soon as you unplug the ac it shuts off. Also it can do cpu gpu loads as soon as the gpu gets a load it power throttles to .5 ghz so also a power delivery issue
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I replaced the battery and nothing, called dell yesterday they said mobo is cooked and I need to get a new one out of warranty. The pricing is quite good for the replacement one 150usd. So I might do that. while I wait for the new one I’ll take a heat gun to the old one and blast it in a last ditch effort to save it.
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what does the manual say?
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4 amber 1 white | DELL Technologies
December 29, 2021 - Greetings, I recently encountered a 4 amber 1 White blinking code in my dell g5 5500. I was playing Ark at the time on a flat surface because I was just testing fps. After testing, as I close my la...
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It isn't documented in the manual for that system, but 1,4 is usually a faulty battery error. Shut down, disconnect AC power and remove the base cover. Disconnect the battery from the system board and power up on AC only. If the flash sequence ceases, the battery needs to be replaced.
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If you're experiencing no post issues with your laptop, please don't hesitate to contact our support team. You can use the Get Help Now chat feature located at the bottom right corner of the page. The chat button is marked with a help icon for easy recognition, as shown in the image below: Additionally, we recommend performing a hard reset, as this has resolved the issue for some users: Turn off your computer. Disconnect the power adapter. Remove the base cover. Disconnect the battery cable. Press and hold the power button for 20-30 seconds to drain any residual power. Reconnect the battery cable. Reinstall the base cover. Reconnect the power adapter. Turn on your computer.
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r/Dell on Reddit: Dell XPS 15 9575 4 amber 1 white light blinking, won't turn on unless plugged in while blinking
January 21, 2020 -
I've had my XPS 15 (2-in-1) for about 2 years now and it's been a great laptop so far. Recently, my laptop indicator light (front of the laptop, right below touchpad) has been blinking in a specific pattern (4 short amber, 1 long white). While it is blinking, the laptop will immediately shut off if not plugged in. In addition, my battery life has degraded somewhat significantly (from 75 to 38 mWh). These two combine to make it quite difficult to use my computer as a laptop since I am constantly looking for outlets in case this issue arises. Has anyone else had this issue and if so, have you found a solution? I'm going to try taking it to my local computer repair shop but in the mean time I thought I'd ask. Thanks!
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4 amber 1 white means a bad battery 90% of the time. The pattern code indicates that the main battery cannot power the system. Seeing that the battery degraded substantially as well, you're likely looking at needing a new battery. If it's under warranty hit dell up and if not i'd buy a new genuine one from ebay (dell part number is TMFYT)
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Yes, it definitely sounds like a battery going bad.
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Dell Precision T7920 preboot fault 4 amber 5 white - Hardware & Infrastructure - Spiceworks Community
February 13, 2023 - Hi all, I’m at my limits with frustration, especially with Dell support. I have a T7920 with a basic single CPU, GPU, and NVME config purchased March of 2022. This device sat for months after initially confirming it worked. In December I got the preboot failure fault LEDs, 4 amber 5 white.