Dell desktop amber light flashing

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  1. Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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    Dell desktop amber light flashing


    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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  2. Posts : 8,398
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64/Windows 8 Consumer Preview x64/Ubuntu 11.04
       #2

    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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  3. Posts : 352
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
       #3

    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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  4. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #4

    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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  5. Posts : 33
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    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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  6. Posts : 7,730
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    No problem. Keep us posted as it always helps others if and when a solution is found.
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  7. Posts : 2,562
    windows 10 pro 64 bit
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    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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  8. Posts : 8,398
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    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....
    Sorry, I'm not sure how exactly I mixed it up, but I did. I've changed it though.
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  9. Posts : 2
    7 ult x64
       #9

    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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  10. Posts : 33
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    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.
    Bad power supply. Model number was Dimension 4700C.
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