Dell desktop amber light flashing

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I got a Dell desktop that won't power up. I've unplugged everything, plugged it back in, held down the power button...nothing. The amber light on the front just keeps flashing, even with the power cord unplugged from the computer.

Any ideas? Bad power supply?
 

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1TB
I'd say so. Do you have or know anyone that has a similar computer? That way, you can switch PSUs to see what the problem really is.
 

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Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64/Windows 8 Consumer Preview x64/Ubuntu 11.04
CPU
Intel Pentium Dual Core E6700 3.2GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P5G41T-M LX
Memory
Strontium 8192MB DDR3 1333Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
msi GeForce N560GTX-M2D1GD5 1GB
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
CHIMEI CMV 221D 22"
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda LP Green 3.5'' 2TB Internal HDD 5900RPM + WD Elements Desktop 1TB External HDD 7200RPM
PSU
SHAW Viper-1500w Gaming PSU
Case
Black eMaxx ATX Mini Tower Case
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 1000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2000
Internet Speed
100GB @ 4.76Mbps
Did the last poster actually read the original post - the guy's got a DESKTOP so it will be an internal power supply.... DOH....
 

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HP Desktop Slimline
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Athlon
Memory
3GB
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Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 20" LCD
Hard Drives
500GB
Internet Speed
Slow
Probably a power supply gone to heaven, but check your motherboard as it may have leaky, puffed-up capacitors.

Checking your RAM sticks are seated properly won't hurt nor will checking for a build up of dust inside your case.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-BitIntel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHznVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion Elite 495UK
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz
Motherboard
MSI 2A9C (CPU1)
Memory
8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP2310i
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage
PSU
460W
Case
HP Elite
Cooling
Air cooled
Keyboard
Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard
Mouse
Logitech Wireless M180 mouse
Internet Speed
2Mb
Other Info
Pure Avanti Flow Internet Radio with iPod Dock, 64Gb iPod, HP USB Speakers, Sony MDR-V500 Headphones, Sony Vaio F-Series Laptop
Well this is a family members computer. I havent messed with it much I just noticed the other day when I was over she said she noticed the light blinking. She uses her laptop most and hardly uses the desktop, but it's still only like 4 years old. I'll pull the case off and see if there's any obvious signs. If not, she may have to take it somewhere.

Thx
 

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i5-650
Memory
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Hard Drives
1TB
No problem. Keep us posted as it always helps others if and when a solution is found.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-BitIntel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHznVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion Elite 495UK
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz
Motherboard
MSI 2A9C (CPU1)
Memory
8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP2310i
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage
PSU
460W
Case
HP Elite
Cooling
Air cooled
Keyboard
Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard
Mouse
Logitech Wireless M180 mouse
Internet Speed
2Mb
Other Info
Pure Avanti Flow Internet Radio with iPod Dock, 64Gb iPod, HP USB Speakers, Sony MDR-V500 Headphones, Sony Vaio F-Series Laptop
A bent usb pin can cause the problem....might try cycling any surge/power strip switch off for about five minutes....check the voltage switch on the rear of the PSU
 

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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
windows 10 pro 64 bit
CPU
i5 4690K@4500 COOLER MASTER Seidon 120M water cooler
Motherboard
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 LGA 1150 Intel
Memory
16gb Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 sc
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ GL2760H Black 27" 2ms HDMI Widescreen LED 1920X1080
Screen Resolution
DSR 2103X1183
Hard Drives
ADATA 256 gig SSD + 4 junk
PSU
EVGA supernova 750
Case
coolermaster
Cooling
many...
Keyboard
z merc
Mouse
Logitech wireless G602
Internet Speed
2.5mbs cable
ibshaw said:
Did the last poster actually read the original post - the guy's got a DESKTOP so it will be an internal power supply.... DOH....
Click to expand...

Sorry, I'm not sure how exactly I mixed it up, but I did. I've changed it though.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64/Windows 8 Consumer Pre...Intel Pentium Dual Core E6700 3.2GHzStrontium 8192MB DDR3 1333Mhzmsi GeForce N560GTX-M2D1GD5 1GB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64/Windows 8 Consumer Preview x64/Ubuntu 11.04
CPU
Intel Pentium Dual Core E6700 3.2GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P5G41T-M LX
Memory
Strontium 8192MB DDR3 1333Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
msi GeForce N560GTX-M2D1GD5 1GB
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
CHIMEI CMV 221D 22"
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda LP Green 3.5'' 2TB Internal HDD 5900RPM + WD Elements Desktop 1TB External HDD 7200RPM
PSU
SHAW Viper-1500w Gaming PSU
Case
Black eMaxx ATX Mini Tower Case
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 1000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse 2000
Internet Speed
100GB @ 4.76Mbps
Has any progress been made on that issue? Also, out of curiosity, what's the model number on that dell? A dell Optiplex 380 (I think it was) had that exact issue in my office a few days ago. From the look of the issue I don't think it's a problem with the PSU, although I don't have an alternative explanation.
 

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7 ult x64Intel Core i7 950 Bloomfield 3.06GHZ6GB G.Skill DDR3 1600XFX HD Radeon 6850 1GB GDDR5
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
7 ult x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 950 Bloomfield 3.06GHZ
Motherboard
EVGA x58 SLI 3
Memory
6GB G.Skill DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
XFX HD Radeon 6850 1GB GDDR5
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
2x LG 23" 1920x1080
Hard Drives
2x Samsung 2TB 5200 RPM (DATA)
1x Samsung 370 GB 7200 RPM (BOOT)
Case
Fractal Design Define XL Black
Cooling
3x 120mm fans 1x 240mm Fan
glockshna said:
Has any progress been made on that issue? Also, out of curiosity, what's the model number on that dell? A dell Optiplex 380 (I think it was) had that exact issue in my office a few days ago. From the look of the issue I don't think it's a problem with the PSU, although I don't have an alternative explanation.
Click to expand...

Bad power supply. Model number was Dimension 4700C.
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64-biti5-6506GB
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
i5-650
Memory
6GB
Hard Drives
1TB
lmw2184 said:
glockshna said:
Has any progress been made on that issue? Also, out of curiosity, what's the model number on that dell? A dell Optiplex 380 (I think it was) had that exact issue in my office a few days ago. From the look of the issue I don't think it's a problem with the PSU, although I don't have an alternative explanation.
Click to expand...

Bad power supply. Model number was Dimension 4700C.
Click to expand...

Surprising... Thanks!
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

7 ult x64Intel Core i7 950 Bloomfield 3.06GHZ6GB G.Skill DDR3 1600XFX HD Radeon 6850 1GB GDDR5
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
7 ult x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 950 Bloomfield 3.06GHZ
Motherboard
EVGA x58 SLI 3
Memory
6GB G.Skill DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
XFX HD Radeon 6850 1GB GDDR5
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
2x LG 23" 1920x1080
Hard Drives
2x Samsung 2TB 5200 RPM (DATA)
1x Samsung 370 GB 7200 RPM (BOOT)
Case
Fractal Design Define XL Black
Cooling
3x 120mm fans 1x 240mm Fan
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