Dell Dimension 3000

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    Dell Dimension 3000


    Does anyone know much about the Dell Dimension 3000? I have run into a problem for about a month now of it restarting itself no matter what OS it is running. It is obviously a hardware problem and not a Windows problem so please don't try to troubleshoot it.

    Any help will be appreciated.
    Ben
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  2. Posts : 24,479
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    Fill out System Specs completely, Dells are mostly custom and we'd need to know what your has.
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  3. Posts : 236
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    Dell Dimension 3000:
    1GB RAM
    160GB HDD
    3.2GHz Pentium 4
    400 Watt PSU-Replaced
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  4. Posts : 24,479
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    You are 1GB short of the minimum RAM to run Win 7 X64. that may be the cause.
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    Actually this computer is running Windows XP Pro. On the profile, Win 7 is referring to my laptop. Like I said, it restarts no-matter what OS it is running. For example, I was trying to backup my computer over night using Acronis Image off disc and it restarted in the middle of the backup.
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  6. Posts : 6,292
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    Specs here:
    Documentation

    Common causes are:

    • [Most common]: Power supply (you did that), but unless the replacement was new it could still be the cause.
    • Poorly seated components (remove the components - RAM sticks & PCI cards) - and reinstall them making sure they click completely into place.
    • Dust: Enough to cause short circuits (shorting) - blow out the case and all components with compressed air.
    • Shorting at the motherboard mounts (be sure the mounts are in the correct location and snug-tight.
    • Shorting at the motherboard input/output (I/O) shield.
    • Shorting on the externally connected devices.


    Can you check those items?
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  7. Posts : 24,479
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    Go to Control Panel|System|Advanced tab. Start up and recovery, UN check Automatically Restart. this won't fix it, but upon powering up may generate an error code.
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  8. Posts : 236
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    Im not sure if you understand, it isnt a Windows problem. It is hardware.
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  9. Posts : 24,479
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    OK, never mind.
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  10. Posts : 236
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    Thanks for trying though, its greatly appreciated.
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