HP Compaq dc7100 DT - Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes

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Getting Started
Red Power LED
flashes two times,
once every
second, followed
by a two second
pause.
2 Processor thermal
protection
activated:
A fan may be
blocked or not
turning.
OR
The heatsink/fan
assembly is not
properly attached to
the processor.
1. Ensure that the
computer air vents
are not blocked and
the processor
cooling fan is
running.
2. Open hood, press
power button, and
see if the processor
fan spins. If the
processor fan is not
spinning, make sure
the fan's cable is
plugged onto the
system board
header. Ensure the
fan is fully/properly
seated or installed.
3. If fan is plugged in
and seated
properly, but is not
spinning, then
replace processor
fan.
4. Reseat processor
heatsink and verify
that the fan
assembly is
properly attached.
5. Contact an
authorized reseller
or service provider.
Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes
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