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December 1st, 2020 07:00

Inspiron 1779 2-1 dead. Displays light code i don't understand

Hi. My wifes Inspiron 1779 2-1 is completely dead.  When i plug it in and hold the power button down long enough (about 30 seconds), it displays the following code on the light in the front of the PC (facing you, on the keyboard side)...

4 short blinks, a pause, then a longer 5th blink.

I thought that meant the CMOS battery was dead (which might explain why it won't power on or even post), but we just replaced the CMOS battery (and the card that came with it) today and nothing has changed.  Gets zero power and only displays the diagnostic lights.

Is anyone familiar with the light code i mentioned?  Does it correspond to a particular part we can replace?

Thanks very much in advance!

(PS, yes we did leave it plugged in overnight, presumably charging, and also re-seeded the main battery.)

 

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    Posted December 2nd, 2020 01:00

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    Posted December 2nd, 2020 04:00

    Hello. I've responded to your private message with the service tag.  As i mentioned, the system is no longer under warranty.  I just need to know what the diagnostic light sequence means (4 short blinks, pause, 1 long blink.)

    Thanks again.

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    Posted December 2nd, 2020 06:00

    Just to reiterate from my private message; Yes, i'm aware that the computer is out of warranty.  What i'm looking for is just a quick explanation of what the light sequence diagnostic means so that i can purchase (from Dell) the right replacement part. For example (hypothetically) you might respond "The code means your hard drive is dead."  I need no more information than that.  Thanks.

    Again, Inspiron 17 7779 2-in-1. 4 short blinks, pause, 1 long blink.

    Thanks.

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