Solid Yellow Light

All was well with my Airport Express until recently, perhaps after a software update. The Express unit now displays a fixed yellow light with occasional brief green. I've tried the reset button while plugging the unit in with no change. The Airport Utility doesn't find the Express unit.

genemu wrote:
I've tried the reset button while plugging the unit in with no change. The Airport Utility doesn't find the Express unit.
As the other poster metioned you are attempting to perform a Factory Reset?
Have you try to perform just a Hard Reset?
Hard Reset:
With the AirPort Express plugged into the AC power, press and hold the Express's reset button for 10 seconds. A green light will flash for a bit and then the device will reset itself, this will take about 45 seconds. Once reset, you can configure it with the AirPort Express Assistant or the AirPort Admin Utility.

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I have an AirPort Extreme base station with two iMacs as my basic wireless home network. I have a TiVo Series 2 unit also on the network. My DSL modem is attached to the AirPort Extreme base station and I have a rock solid connection to the Internet from both iMacs.
I bought an AirPort Express for the sole purpose of streaming iTunes to my Living Room stereo and for many months have enjoyed consistent and reliable service.
Recently however, I frequently discover that the AirPort Express is missiing from the network. There is no AirTunes selection button in iTunes and the AirPort Express doesn't show up in the AirPort Admin Utility. Checking the unit reveals a solid yellow light rather than the solid green used to always see. Unplugging the unit results in a reset and things are fine for a day or so when suddenly the yellow light is back and the AirPort Express is missing in action again.
I've tried all sorts of variations on the "Use Interference Robustness" change channels, etc. strategy with no change.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Bailey Walker

Bailey:
A continuous solid yellow status indicator on the Airport Express is never consistent with any normal operating mode for this device.
I suggest you do a factory default reset per:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108044
...then reconfigure it from scratch with the Airport Setup Assistant.
If this problem recurs, it is likely you have a defective Airport Express - and if it is still under the one-year warranty I suggest you get it replaced.

Solid Amber/Yellow Light - Hardware Failure?

My Airport Extreme (Gigabit N, pre dual-band) was offline for a while and when I tried to power it up, I got a solid green light momentarily then a solid yellow light. Tried a soft reset (no effect) as well as a hard reset (hold reset button while powering up); I was able to see the Extreme in the Airport Utility but it quickly disappeared and won't come back.
Any amount of restarting (soft or hard) does not seem to pull it out of its solid yellow state. It's just over a year old; I have a bad feeling that this means the hardware is fried and won't be fixed by Apple?
Feedback appreciated.

Jeff, welcome to the discussions!
Sometimes after repeated reset attempts, the Extreme will lock up and a power down of 20-30 minutes will help the device reset. It's worth a try if you haven't done this yet, although I suspect that you have.
Unfortunately, the information in your post indicates that an internal component in the power supply section of the Extreme has likely failed, so you may want to contact Apple to review your options.

TC solid AMBER LIGHT then dies. Apple won't help.

Over the weekend my time capsule powered off. When I tried to restart it, it went to a solid amber light for 15-30 seconds, and then died.
I unplugged it for half an hour, same problem, unplugged it overnight, same problem.
Soft reset won't work, hard reset won't work. Can't access it with ethernet.
Tried factory reset many times, solid amber light starts to blink, then when I release reset button (having held it for various amount of time) it goes solid amber, for a split second it sounds like it might start, then dies. No light. D E A D.
So, I've researched it online, and it seems a little different to the heat / power issue. I call Apple support, and the first tech just tries to order me a new one. My serial number 819 however prevents this. So a senior advisor comes on to tell me it can't be replaced. He get's cut off....
So I call back, and the tech reads the notes and basically tells me there is nothing that can be done, and is quite blasé about the whole thing. He offers me no advice and makes no attempt to diagnose the problem, just tells me it's done and I need to buy a new one as I don't have applecare.
I point out (nicely) it's only two years old, I expected more, it's supposed to be server grade, etc.
He replies "It's only a hard drive" which I found very interesting. ONLY A HARD DRIVE? So why did I pay $340 for it? He also tells me I should have backed up my back ups. So how many "server grade" back ups do I need to make? I need to buy 5 time capsules to back up my macbook incase 4 of them just give up suddenly? He also says that it's an electronic device and electronic devices fail. Just like that. May as well have just said "Tough luck, buddy!"
Later he tries to retract that statement and puts me through to another senior advisor. Predictably she tells me the same thing. No offer of repair or attempts to diagnose problem, just it's finished. She was as nice as she could be about it, but that's the conclusion. Eventually after I explained I was disappointed with this attitude, she said maybe I could take it to the genius bar to have the information taken off and moved to a new TC.
So basically, my new drive will be costing me in the region of $700 (given that my original $340 TC is only good for the trash).
My current thinking is I shall try and retrieve the data myself, use one of my other much, much cheaper external HD's that have been running flawlessly for years as a back up, and wait to see if Apple start to issue replacements for my serial number.
Ultimately I don't want a free replacement TC, I'd rather mine worked. I was expecting a better service, at least an attempt to make me feel like this was out of the ordinary, or they were concerned about me buying more Apple products in the future.... I was also expecting a server grade HD to last more than two years.....
Anyway, stepping off my soap box..... If anyone has any suggestions how I can get this going, or what the cause might be please before I try and retrieve the data myself.
Thanks!

I had the same problem while doing a backup. My Capsule is a 2008 model, but an "818" in the serial number so it's not part of the recall.
THIS IS HOW I RETREIVED MY DATA FROM MY DEAD TIME CAPSULE:
Put time capsule in Zip-lock freezer bag and suck all the air out of the bag using a straw.
Put time capsule into deep freezer for a few hours. (the zip lock is to stop/reduce humidity on the electronics inside the capsule)
Remove from freezer, cross your fingers and plug it in.
On mine, after the solid yellow light went out, there was loud fans and lots of noise. Let it boot for a couple minutes and either connect to it wireless/ethernet and start transferring your data. Depending on how cold your freezer is (deep freeze is usually -18C/0F and house freezer is -9C/15F) will probably depend on how long the TC is up and running. Mine ran for 45min straight, then i was done transferring and left it to see if it was fully operational again. Checked back on it an hour later and the drive had stopped and the light was off...
You could even try to run it from inside the freezer as well...
GOOD LUCK!!

My airport express seems to be broken -- light is yellow and does not flash and doesn't change even when I press the "reset". Tried unplugging and reset -- still a solid yellow.

AX light is yellow and does not flash and doesn't change even when I press the "reset". Tried unplugging and reset -- still a solid yellow. I assume this is a goner?

Unfortunately, based on your description, I would have to second that your Express is a "goner." However, before giving up on the unit, be sure that you attempt a "factory default" reset at least 3x just to be sure.

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Unfortunately, this type of symptom is usually a signal that there is an internal electrical problem with the Express.
Hopefully, it is simply locked up and can be reset.
Try a Factory Default Reset as follows:
Power down the AirPort Express
Leave it off at least 10 minutes, longer will not hurt
Hold in the reset button and keep holding it another 10-12 seconds while you plug the Express back in to power
Release the reset button
Allow 40-45 seconds for the Express to restart.
If things are back to normal, you will see a slow blinking amber light after 40-45 seconds.
If you continue to see the solid amber with short green flash after a few reset tries, I am afraid that the device has failed and will need to be replaced.

My Time capsule A1302 has the yellow light on continuously

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A slow, blinking amber light indicates that there is a setting that needs to be checked, or an update may be available for the Time Capsule.
A solid amber light indicates that either the hard drive has failed, or the power supply is having problems. This link may provide some help:
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I have this mac that would not start. When I click the power button, it gives me a clicking sound and does not do anything. The yellow light on led 4 is lit up. It says to adjust and check the air deflector, i reseated the deflector and same results. I also tried to just remove the RAM one at a time and check if it's a bad memory and does the same thing.
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I have an airport express that is not working anymore.
I have done a factory reset, when plugged in using an ethernet cable direct to my mac, it goes a solid yellow, flashes green for a second, then back to solid yellow.
If I watch the network preferences attached to this it says that Cable Unplugged.
When the green light flashes on the express, the ethernet connection in preferences it switches to no IP address for a split second and then not connected.
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Hi
I have had problems over the years with my Airport Express (which i think i purchased aound 2005). Occasionally it goes wrong for no apperent reason (only use it for music on my wirless netwoork which the main component is my Airport Extreme for internet).
The final fix that always seems to work is to re-coonect to the computer via Ethernet cable and re-set.
Once green again, then put back into its original postion in its wirless state.
If this does not work, maybe its the end..Some last for years, some don't, bit like hard drives.
True sustaibilty is about manufactered good lasting for years, not replacing them when there is no need due to malfuction.
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Steady Yellow Light

Hi,
I bought a used time capsule 2nd gen. about 5 months ago. It's been working fine and I even replaced the old 500GB with a new 1TB drive WD Green.
The yellow light is not flashing but is solid yellow since the first day I bought it (never had solid green showing), BUT it shows green on the airport utility with no
conflcts reported.
I Also have an airport extreme connected (wired roaming) to the base station (TC) that shows steady green.
Could it just be that the light on the TC is faulty since it shows green on the airport utility?
Thanks for the help.
PS: no overheating issue here and I also reseted the TC few times.

I'm not sure how much more effort you want to put into this.
Options:
Ignore the amber light
Place some white stickers over the light to cover it up entirely
Try a Factory Default Reset on the TC if you have not already done so.
Pull the power from the TC
Wait 5-10 minutes
Hold in the reset button and keep holding it for another 8-10 seconds while you simultaneously plug the power back in to the TC
Release the reset button after the hold period and allow 25-30 seconds for the TC to restart
Then try the configuration again
There is nothing more to try after this.

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HT4600 i Get a solid amber light sometimes, bUT all works fine. I have to unplug the airport extreme to reset it and then it turns green and starys that way for a week or so and then turns back to amber. why is this and how do i fix it ?

I gat a solid amber light once a week on my airport extreme, but all works fine. I have to unplug it to reset it and then the light turns back to green and it is good for another week and then it happens again. why is this and what can i do to fix it ?

Solid amber on an AirPort Extreme is an indication that the internal power supply is starting to act up.
If the AirPort Extreme is in warranty, it shouid be exchanged for another AirPort Extreme.
If the AirPort Extreme is several years old, keep any eye on things. When/if you find that you are having to reset the device several times a week, it's time to start thinking about a replacement device, as the end is near.

My 1st Generation time capsule won't connect to the internet thru a new motorola sb6121 - get continuously flashing yellow light. Using a router in between the modem and capsule yields good but slower connection to internet. Any thoughts?

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Thanks for your response
Let me give the history - I started with an Apple Express being fed thru a D-Link EBTR 2310 cable Router from an RCA DCM315 Modem (Pure). Comcast service all the way.
Got the 1st generation TC in 2008 and merely replaced the Airport Express with the TC. Worked ok
A year or two ago I did try removing the modem and feeding the TC directly from the modem. Resulted in the same condition I have now - Continuous flashing amber on the TC. So I put the router back in the chain.
Some time later, at the recommendation of a Comcast rep, I replaced the router with (a Belkin F5D 5231) to see if speed and dropout problems would be improved. I thought it helped some at the time but now I am not so sure.
Last week I decided to see if a new modem would help with download speeds. So I got another pure cable modem (Motorola SB 6121- high on the Comcast recommended list).
Got up and running easily with Comcast help and with the modem connected directly to a computer.
Next I put the TC in the link and again could not get past the TC continuing to flash amber. Although I did get connected to the internet with this configuration I lost connection two both of my printers - one connected by USB and the other wirelessly to the TC. Again everything works fine when I put the Belkin router back in the system.
However with the router in there, the modem shows the downstream connection to be 10/100 ethernet speed. (Modem light changes color for indicating speeds.}
I have gone thru all of the combinations of powering down/ up, but all stays the same.
I can live with what I have but something still doesn’t seem right.
Thanks again

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