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Precision 670 Won't Power On
I'm having problems powering up my Precision 670. I press the power button and I get a blinking amber / yellow light. All I get on the diagonostic panel is a solid yellow B and the A C D are all off. I've purchased a replacement power supply and I installed it and got the same result. I've also disconnected and reconnected all the connectors on the control panel and I/O panel.
I read someplace else that this could be as simple as replacing the control panel on the front of the computer, has anyone else heard this? Or does anyone have any other insite into this problem? Thanks in advance!
I read someplace else that this could be as simple as replacing the control panel on the front of the computer, has anyone else heard this? Or does anyone have any other insite into this problem? Thanks in advance!
- Problem fixed! Took into local shop to get diagnostics done. Tech guy found the problem to be a bad processor fan that was shorting the mobo and didn't allow it to boot up, probably for safey.
Dell P/N: H3771 Fan Kit (~$45)
Hope this helps people w/ similar problems.
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Posted June 19th, 2005 00:00
Fried CPU acts this way also.
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A possible power supply or power cable failure has occurred.
Perform the procedure in "Power Problems."
If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance.
If the power light is green and the computer is not responding — See "Diagnostic Lights."
If the power light is blinking green — The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation.
If the power light is off — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.
Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.
If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly.
Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (for the Dell Precision 670 computer, see "System Board Components" and for the Dell Precision 470 computer, see "System Board Components").
Message Edited by SpeedStep on 06-18-200509:05 PM
Message Edited by SpeedStep on 06-18-2005 09:05 PM