I had the exact same problem where my computer would only boot up to a black screen (screen works fine though if you test it with D+pwr button). I swapped my ram stick into the other slot (I had 1 stick of ram but 2 slots) and was getting 2 amber and 4 white. Then I cleaned the ram stick and ram slots with canned air, reinserted the RAM and it worked fine after that. I'm not sure if the stick or the slot had gotten dirty but if one of them does, it bricks your computer. Answer from Eggy444 on dell.com
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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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r/Dell on Reddit: Hi my computer is flashing 2 oranges and 4 whites
May 28, 2025 - Whenever I get a flashing light code on a Dell desktop, the first thing I do is remove the RAM, blow out any dust, and reseat. Starting with one stick (as mentioned in another reply) is also a good way to go if the reseat doesn't fix it.
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How to fix a device showing 2 amber and 4 white lights? | DELL Technologies
January 18, 2024 - The 2 amber + 4 white LED blink code on Dell Inspiron systems typically signals a memory (RAM) failure or related hardware issue detected during startup. If your product is in warranty, you can eas...
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Dell Laptop Blinking Orange and White Light Issue | DELL Technologies
April 14, 2025 - Hardware Component Failure: Specific blinking patterns can indicate hardware issues. For example, 3 amber (orange) and 1 white flash often signal a hardware component failure. Residual Power: Excess power can sometimes cause the blinking light issue.
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Charging light kept blinking 2 times orange and 4 times white and device won't turn on | DELL Technologies
October 6, 2024 - Mt dell laptop inspiron 15 5510. I install oracle g11 in my device and next day when I power on device it gives mn blue screen and message "memory error occured" however I daignose it and solve the problem and it keeps working smoothly until the 3rd day when I on it it only shows the black screen it won't turn on and charging light kept blinking 2 times orange and 4 times white.
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Dell XPS - 2 Amber & 4 White Blinking Lights | DELL Technologies
May 25, 2024 - ... I had the same problem with ... follow steps in below articleno display dell system with blinking power button lights RAM problem...
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Dell Vostro 5459 4 white blinks 2 orange blinks | DELL Technologies
March 25, 2018 - I'm not telling that Dell laptops is bad. It is just a fail of this model. Sorry about my poor English. ... I've got the same problem few days ago with my Dell Vostro 5459. Bluescreen, new bluescreen while collecting BSOD data, manually powered off. After that every try to power it on showed 4 white and 2 amber lights.
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I had the exact same problem where my computer would only boot up to a black screen (screen works fine though if you test it with D+pwr button). I swapped my ram stick into the other slot (I had 1 stick of ram but 2 slots) and was getting 2 amber and 4 white. Then I cleaned the ram stick and ram slots with canned air, reinserted the RAM and it worked fine after that. I'm not sure if the stick or the slot had gotten dirty but if one of them does, it bricks your computer.
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2 Orange, 4 White = Memory/RAM failure Instead of beep codes errors are indicated via bicolor power button LED. A specific blink pattern is followed by flashing a pattern of flashes in amber, followed by white. The pattern then repeats.
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4 white-2 amber is a memory failure. Unplug the system, remove the base cover and disconnect the battery from the system board. Hold the power button for 30 sec. Reconnect the battery, replace the cover and see if the system will then POST and boot. If the same error occurs, the memory is bad. On this model, the memory is not replaceable - you must replace the system board. Hopefully, the system is under warranty - if it is, contact Dell. If it is out of warranty, you're facing a repair bill of $600+ just for the board, plus labor.
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@JessWong666 those codes are uniform across the last few generations of Latitudes. To get an accurate diagnostics sequence it's recommended that you try a diagnostic boot by holding down the Fn key and powering on the system. The system will then flash the power button in sequence to advise what fault its encountering. Blinking Pattern Possible Problem Problem Description Amber White 2 1 CPU CPU failure 2 2 BIOS ROM failure System board failure (included BIOS corruption or ROM error) 2 3 Memory No memory/ RAM detected 2 4 Memory Memory/ RAM failure 2 5 Memory Invalid memory installed 2 6 Chipset System board/ Chipset error 2 7 LCD LCD failure 3 1 RTC power failure CMOS battery failure 3 2 PCI/ Video PCI or Video card/ chip failure 3 3 BIOS recovery 1 Recovery image not found 3 4 BIOS recovery 2 Recovery image found but invalid If you are currently encountering this issue I'll drop you a private message to get your tag details. Alan
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If your product is in warranty, you can easily reach out to tech support right here. Just click the Get Help Now button at the bottom right corner of the page. The button is marked with a help icon for easy recognition as per the picture below: Now, if you prefer to troubleshoot your system on your own, please note that a pattern of 2 amber lights and 4 white lights indicates a Memory/RAM failure. Follow these steps to resolve the issue: Shutdown Your Device: Ensure your device is powered off completely. Disconnect Power: Unplug the power adapter and remove the battery (if applicable). Re-seat the Memory Modules: Open the access panel to your device's memory modules. Carefully remove and then re-seat each memory module. Ensure they are properly secured in their slots. Check for Loose Connections: Examine other internal connections, ensuring all components are securely in place. Power On: Reconnect the power adapter and battery, then power on your device. Observe if the issue persists. If reseating the memory doesn't fix the issue, try performing a Hard Reset: Turn off your computer. Disconnect the power adapter from your computer. Remove the base cover. Disconnect the battery cable. Press and hold the power button for 20-30 seconds to drain the flea power. Install the battery. Install the base cover. Connect the power adapter to your computer. Turn on your computer. Important: If the pattern of 2 amber and 4 white lights started after a RAM upgrade, it is likely that the RAM is not compatible with the system. Important²: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is possible that the motherboard may be faulty and require replacement. We recommend contacting technical support by clicking Get Help Now in the bottom right corner of the page, or reaching out to a trusted technician for further assistance. Video Assistance: Troubleshooting Memory Errors on Dell Laptops
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Hi, pattern 2 amber, 4 white is for Memory or RAM failure. First thing i would try is reseating RAM. Second thing i would do is flea power release: Flea power is the residual static electricity that remains on the computer even after it has been powered off and the battery has been removed. The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct flea power release: Turn off your computer. Remove the base cover. Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power. Replace the base cover. Turn on your computer. Dell forgot to add up one step for this ( its to unplug battery doing flee power release) Third thing i would do is hold power button for 30 seconds ( more on link bellow): https://www.dell.com/support/article/si/en/sibsdt1/sln304892/how-to-reset-real-time-clock-rtc-to-recover-your-dell-portable-system?lang=en Also try this if your product is supported: http://dell.to/2u4vSud The HDD and DATA should be unharmed as it doesnt have anything to do with above troubles. Regards,
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Hi georgemery, Thanks for posting. Apologies that your system is not performing as expected. If you still require assistance and the system is under warranty, you may contact me privately. Be sure to include your personal information (name, address, telephone, email) and your computer's service tag number in your message. Thanks. If there is no warranty, then you could contact our Out of Warranty team to get a quote for a paid service request.
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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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Inspiron 7570, 2 Amber and 4 white blinking LED | DELL Technologies
February 6, 2020 - It would not restart after closing down. The front LED now flashes a pattern of 2 amber and 4 white repeating. Thanks for any help forthcoming. ... That blink code indicates a RAM failure.
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Dell XPS Flashing Orange and White Light: Expert Solutions
December 19, 2023 - Two orange and four white LED flashes on the XPS 15 indicate a memory or motherboard error. First, reseat the RAM modules to ensure proper contact. If unresolved, reset the BIOS by disconnecting power and removing the CMOS battery briefly.
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Four Amber Four White No POST Error on Dell Pro Max Laptops | Dell US
The error only occurs after changing the following settings in the BIOS: Enable the Discrete Graphics Controller Direct Output Mode setting under 'Display: Hybrid Graphics or Advanced Optimus' Disable the Enable Microsoft UEFI CA setting under 'Boot Configuration' ...
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April 30, 2025 - it blinks orange twice. n then blink white 4 times. based on the information in the link u sent. my laptop model is 2018. so it means my laptop is having memory/RAM problem? shit bru how do i fix it.. ... The flashing light is an error, you need to find a way to get onto Dell's site and look up your particular computer under the support tab, then documents, it will tell you precisely what the code is for.
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XPS 8950, power switch blinking white and 2 orange | DELL Technologies
August 3, 2022 - While my XPS 8950 was in power saving mode, the power button began to pulse white with 2 orange led lights. I've only had the computer a little over a month. It is still operating but I have not rebooted it yet. I am making a data backup in case it goes down completely before I try a reboot.