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PC is dead... please help!
Hi,
I wanted to boot up my pc today, but pushing the power button did not give ANY result. The fans don't start, no led's at all. This is what I have checked already:
- the power cord is OK, I used it on another machine, and checked the voltage
- the fuse in the power supply is OK, I checked it -
- the little battery on the motherboard is OK - it still gives 3V
- the connections from the power supply to the motherboard are ok
- the connection from the power button to the motherboard is ok
What probably happened: the cabinet where the pc is standing in was closed while the pc was switched on. I have noticed increased temperature before, but the temperature was definitely not extremely high. Could this cause the problem?
All other hardware connected to the same wall outlet is still working (wireless router, LCD, printer, sound amplification), and we have had no electrical power problems on any other appliance.
My best guess would be that the powersupply is the problem, but I don't know how to check that for sure. Who can give me some good advice?
BR,
Olivier
- are the voltages coming from the power supply stable?if you have a system that uses a normal atx power supply, i'd suggest go to a store and pick one up (make sure it has sufficient voltage.)test it out, and see if the computer will boot with the new P.S. if it makes no difference, justif you're computer uses' one of dell's weird flat power supplies. i guess you could try that as well, but you'd have to return the power supply when your done and just say that it was the wrong kind. lol :-)if it still doesnt work with the new p.s. your mobo is probably dead.
AlternativeSoul
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Posted January 7th, 2005 17:00
I'm having the same exact problem... except I have a diminsion 2400. At first, it began to flash yellow, then come on. Then after awhile of not turning it on, it'd flash yellow, and that's all. Then, it didn't even flash. All of a sudden, it is flashing again. I'm using the forum because I cannot get through on the phone, and the website is not helping me at all. (no surprise) I'm coming to those that have the same problem.
Thanks
AlternativeSoul
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Posted January 7th, 2005 17:00
oh I see.
So this could be anything of each? So what would be my best decision? Am I eventually going to have to replace the whole thing? My warranty is still in affect so that's not a problem. Also, I was searching for Dell Stores (if they exist) so I can recieve better service. I only had the computer for a year and four months.
compfixer101
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Posted January 19th, 2005 17:00
please post here for STATS on bad PSU
http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_other&message.id=210341
Hi all,
the problem is solved. I had to order a new PSU at standard repair charge in Belgium (95 euro + VAT 21%).
After installing the new PSU, I noticed that my HDD's boot sector was corrupted. And my Win XP Upgrade wouldn't re-install on it... I solved it the hard way by installing an extra HDD & install a full Win XP again. The old drive is now my 'Data' drive, and works fine.
Thanks for the replies and suggestions!
Regards,
Olivier
danjane
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Posted January 7th, 2005 15:00