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Power Problem

  • 13-10-2011 4:41am
    #1
    practice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭


    My 6 week old Dell XPS desktop wont power on.
    When I press the power button I hear it trying to start, the power button stays on for about a second, switches off and then tries to start again. It does this untill i hold it in for about ten seconds to force a shutdown.
    I tried the usual, unplug from mains, press the button to discharge but no luck.
    I am thinking a faulty power switch but before I contact Dell I wonder am I missing something


Comments

  • #2
    HelpWithIT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 276 ✭✭HelpWithIT


    Have you tried unplugging all usb devices etc except monitor to see if it boots up?


  • #3
    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,012 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    Should be a set of four diagnostic lights on the front or back. I'd google the combination that stays on. They are usually pretty bang on the money.


  • #4
    practice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭practice


    Thanks for replies.
    Dell replaced Motherboard and now back in action


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