Dell Dimension E510 wont boot and has no lights

Discussion in 'Power Supplies and UPS's' started by alsu, Aug 2, 2010.

  1. alsu

    alsu Geek Trainee

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    About three days ago I started my computer and was hit with the dreaded blinking amber lights on startup which means there is a power failure. I had read that taking the battery on the motherboard out and then putting it back in was a fix for it, it worked but I was afraid to turn off my computer so I didn't.Then yesterday morning the amber lights were back when I wasn't on the computer. I did the battery thing again and I no longer got the amber light, I got no lights and it still doesn't start. The motherboard light is on,I replaced the battery, tried removing different components and trying to start it again and just about any other solution besides buying a psu that I found in a google search. I just want to see if there is any other possible way before I have to buckle down and buy a new psu. I'm sure the button works because it flashes when I hold it down with the AC unplugged so that I can make sure the MB is off. Although I have to hold it down for like 40 seconds rather than 4 like its supposed to be.
     
  2. BSOD

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    If you have a multimeter or psu tester (which I assume you do not) I would use it. They are usually pretty cheap (psu tester). I've come across others w/ the same issue that was able to resolve it by upgrading to a larger psu.

    HTH

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