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Question posted by ssincere on March 25th, 2012

Computer Will Not Start, Only Gets Fans Running. Diagnostic Lights Are G-0-y-y

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Service Manual - Page 24

... connector secondary EIDE connector chip set with heat sink power 1 connector power 2 connector primary EIDE connector password jumper AGP Pro expansion card connector standby power light expansion card fan connector real-time clock reset jumper LVD SCSI connector battery socket telephony connector auxiliary drive access...

Service Manual - Page 25

... Label IEEE 1394 connector AGP Pro card connector Audio connectors Auxiliary drive access light connector Battery socket CD audio input connector Microprocessor 0 with heat sink Microprocessor 1 with heat sink Diskette-drive connector Expansion card fan connector Microprocessor 0 fan connector Microprocessor 1 fan connector Front panel audio connector Front panel IEEE 1394 connector Primary EIDE...

Service Manual - Page 41

... expansion-card cooling fan cable from the system board, and disconnect the drive power cable (see "Safety First- To locate this procedure, see the following figure). 41 Power Supply • Removing the power supply • Replacing the power supply Removing the Power Supply CAUTION: Before you perform this light, see "System Board...

Service Manual - Page 50

... until riser board A pops out slightly from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the system board memory sockets, it from the chassis. a Press the securing clips of... computer, wait 10 to 20 seconds after disconnecting the computer from the chassis. To locate this light, see "System Board Components." 1 Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud. 2 Remove the memory riser ...

Service Manual - Page 66

... that it is operating properly. • If the drive you installed is a hard drive, run the Dell Diagnostics to enable your finger until the insert snaps free of drives, see the drive's documentation for ...the computer. 17 If you install a tape drive, refer to be displayed at the next computer start-up: ALERT! NOTE: Tape drives sold by Dell come with the drive for information on testing...

Service Manual - Page 73

See the operating system's documentation for instructions. 18 Run the Dell Diagnostics to the next step. Cover was previously removed. 16 Enter system setup and reset the Chassis Intrusion option as described in your User's Guide, ...insert. 13 Close the computer cover. 14 Stand the computer upright. 15 Reconnect the computer and devices to be displayed at the next computer start-up: ALERT!

Service Manual - Page 85

... connector 85 To locate this light, see the following figure). Insert the card firmly into the expansion-card connector. CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected...its electrical outlet before installing any expansion cards and verify that the standby power light on the system board (see "System Board Components." 6 Insert the expansion card into...

Service Manual - Page 97

I/O Panel Components front panel audio connector control panel connector speaker/headphone jack chassis intrusion switch connector Port 2 USB connectors (2) IEEE 1394 connector diagnostic lights system board connector front panel IEEE 1394 connector chassis speaker connector Removing the I /O panel and the location of its right side, and remove the computer ...

Service Manual - Page 107

... Installation Guidelines • A VRM must be empty. CAUTION: The processor can get very hot during normal operation. To locate the VRM and microprocessor sockets, see ...it. 107 Be sure that you receive a computer message, the diagnostic lights indicate an error, and the computer does not start. Upgrading the Microprocessor(s) NOTE: Dell recommends that only a technically ...

Microprocessor Replacement - Page 8

... clips. If the processors do not match, the diagnostic lights will indicate an error. • If installing a Dell™ processor...for it is not on , you receive a system message, the diagnostic lights indicate an error, and the computer may need to wait 10 to ... two VRMs must be empty. com 4 Verify that the standby power light on the system board is on . To locate these components, see ...

Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 5

... resources that Dell provides as the ResourceCD) • How to set up my computer • How to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Troubleshooting information • How to open my computer cover • How...

Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 10

Computer Features 6 1 4 2 3 diagnostic lights Back View 7 5 Front View (doors open) 10 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide NOTE: You must complete all steps to the tasks described in the setup steps. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Computer The numbers in the following figure correspond to properly set up your computer.

Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 26

...; Select tests based on page 26. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you contact Dell for Dell's service and support personnel. The Dell Precision ResourceCD contains Dell Diagnostics that tests various components on your computer and helps identify the cause of computer problems. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the front of current or possible...

Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 27

... want to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. Using this program with other computers can result in system setup... system setup, review your computer through the Start menu and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also ...

Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 28

...run . On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to start -up, the computer boots according to run . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics... check of the problem you see the Windows desktop. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you...

Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 30

... pop-up menu. System Lights Your computer has a number of lights that can identify problems and alert you want to restore it after running the Dell Diagnostics. 4 Use the arrow ...To locate these lights, see "Computer Features" on page 10. The following table lists the codes for the system lights, gives probable causes, and suggests corrective actions. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page ...

Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 31

... but the computer locks up " the computer. Solid yellow N/A The Dell Diagnostics is running , allow the testing to see if the specific problem is identified. the specific problem is required. See "Beep Codes" on page 37 for technical assistance. Check the diagnostic lights to see "System Board Problems" in the User's Guide. Setup and...

Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 32

... computer fails to help you understand which test failed or why the computer stopped responding. The following table lists the codes for the diagnostic lights, gives probable causes, and suggests corrective actions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights When you turn on your computer with a single beep that signifies the start of normal operation.

Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 33

... is off condition. computer. See "Reset Corrupted BIOS Settings" in the User's Guide. Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST The following table lists the codes for technical assistance. If the power light is operating normally, it can be automatically or remotely started as long as it remains connected to "wake up" the "sleep" state. Normal...

Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 35

...-Card Problems" and "Hardware Conflicts" in the User's Guide. Action Run the BIOS Recovery utility, and restart the computer to retest. A B C D Possible memory failure. See "System Memory Problems" in the recovery mode. If the problem is performing the POST. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern A B C D Cause Possible BIOS failure, and the computer is...