Flashing lightning bolt

jglazer63 · September 29, 2017 at 3:29 PM

I think I was told that the icon (lightning bolt) appears when there's not enough power for the device?? It doesn't seem to do anything but flash, everything else is working fine. What is the issue here?

Thanks!

**chewitt** · September 29, 2017 at 5:26 PM Official Post

It indicates the Raspberry Pi wants more current than the PSU can provide. Shorter/better cables or a PSU with a higher Amp rating will make it go away. I think these days 2.5A or 3A is the recommendation.

jglazer63 · September 30, 2017 at 2:12 AM

It doesn't stop it from working though. Is there a way to disable the indicator?

**chewitt** · September 30, 2017 at 3:21 AM Official Post

Under-voltage warnings - Raspberry Pi Forums

^ First result returned from typing "pi disable voltage indicator" in Google. Took me ~10 seconds.