Dell XPS 410 Support Question
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Question posted by styx1mwasy on September 18th, 2014
Dell Xps 410 Won't Start Remove Battery Cmos Reseat Ram
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on November 21st, 2014 9:51 AM
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Often when a computer won't turn on, it's because one of two components has failed: either the power supply unit or the motherboard (assuming you've ruled out the power coming in from the wall or surge protector as the problem).
Power supplies are generally not terribly expensive, compared to other components. If you're not getting any power at all, the power supply is a likely culprit. It's a much cheaper option to try than the motherboard. If you have a voltmeter or a power supply tester, you can check the power supply to verify that it's not supplying any power.
The motherboard is expensive to replace, so if you think the motherboard is the problem (if you've tried the power supply or ruled it out as the problem) it might be cheaper to get a new computer than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Power supplies are generally not terribly expensive, compared to other components. If you're not getting any power at all, the power supply is a likely culprit. It's a much cheaper option to try than the motherboard. If you have a voltmeter or a power supply tester, you can check the power supply to verify that it's not supplying any power.
The motherboard is expensive to replace, so if you think the motherboard is the problem (if you've tried the power supply or ruled it out as the problem) it might be cheaper to get a new computer than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Related Dell XPS 410 Manual Pages
Owner's
Manual - Page 1
Dell™ XPS™ 410
Owner's Manual
Service Tag CD or DVD eject button
CD or DVD activity light FlexBays (2) for optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader microphone ... 2.0 connectors (4) (rear quad)
USB 2.0 connectors (2) (rear dual)
network adapter card slots for PCI Express x1 (1), PCI Express x16 (1), PCI Express x4 (1), PCI (3)
Model DCTA
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
Owner's
Manual - Page 5
...Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 58
4 Solving Problems 61
Troubleshooting Tips 61
Battery ...Problems 61
Drive Problems 62 CD and DVD drive problems 62 Hard drive problems 63
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 63
Error Messages 65
Media Card Reader Problems 66
Keyboard Problems 66
Lockups and Software Problems 67 The computer does not start...
Owner's
Manual - Page 7
.../DVD Drive 116 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 117 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 118
Battery 120 Replacing the Battery 120
Replacing the Computer Cover 121
A Appendix 123
Specifications 123
System Setup 127 Overview 127 Entering System Setup 127 System Setup Options 129 Boot Sequence 132
Clearing Forgotten Passwords 134
Clearing CMOS Settings 135
Dell Technical Support...
Owner's
Manual - Page 11
..., and then
drives, and USB devices. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary
depending on your selections.
• How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop
Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase...
Owner's
Manual - Page 24
... prefer.
24
Setting Up and Using Your Computer For instructions on a removable media, such as setting up a direct cable connection between two computers,...Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This CD is optional and may not be included with... To prepare the new computer for the file transfer: 1 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and...
Owner's
Manual - Page 25
...transfer? screen, click I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following steps:
1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome ... To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following
drive:, then click Next. 6 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, then click OK. 7 ...
Owner's
Manual - Page 32
...between computers and peripheral devices.
To purchase a card, contact Dell. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the...hard drive after a defined period of inactivity: 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Define your computer will....
Power Management
Overview
The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can move large amounts of electricity your...
Owner's
Manual - Page 33
...drive.
If you want to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in the fields below the scheme... the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. The settings for starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the ...the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the hard drive....
Owner's
Manual - Page 34
...; Use a vacuum cleaner with minimal power conservation.
• Max Battery - • Minimal Power Management -
Changing the time-out for...scheme. For more information on power management options:
1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and..., and Monitor
CAUTION: Before you want to gently remove dust from the electrical outlet.
If you clean your...
Owner's
Manual - Page 37
...XP is optimized to function as that you purchased your computer. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for high-performance programs or gaming, and a RAID level 1 configuration is recommended for updates and information about using Hyper-Threading technology: 1 Click the Start... System Setup" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Your Dell Dimension™ computer supports...
Owner's
Manual - Page 50
If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional modules (one module (see "Installing Memory"...; If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 137). A possible USB failure has occurred. Reseat all power and data cables.
Light Pattern
Problem Description Memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see "Removing Memory" on page 85), then ...
Owner's
Manual - Page 51
... "Installing Memory" on page 137). Troubleshooting Tools
51 If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional modules (one module (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83) and restart the computer.
If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for each card installed. Light Pattern
Problem Description No memory modules...
Owner's
Manual - Page 56
...Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. To access the Windows Help and Support Center:
1 Click Start...start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your operating system. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
The Microsoft Windows XP...hard drive and removes any applications ...
Owner's
Manual - Page 61
... your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and
ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. • If you perform any of a new battery exploding if it is properly connected. •...
Owner's
Manual - Page 62
Click Start, then click My Computer.
See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 73.
62
Solving Problems This does not indicate a defect in all DVD drives. E ... this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 52. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 34. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A...for and remove viruses....
Owner's
Manual - Page 83
...so that you may not start properly. You can only use a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you remove your computer warranty. Installing... DIMM_3 and DIMM_4 (black securing clips)
NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your original memory modules from the computer during a...such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, can do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module....
Owner's
Manual - Page 137
... compliance with the FCC regulations: • Product name: Dell™ XPS™ 410 • Model number: DCTA • Company name:
Dell Inc. When you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your call will be routed appropriately. Contacting Dell
To contact Dell electronically, you need to contact Dell, use , contact a local or an international operator. NOTE...
Owner's
Manual - Page 138
... Support
Aomen
Technical Support (Dell™ Dimension™, Dell Inspiron™, Dell OptiPlex™, Dell Latitude™, and Dell Precision™)
Technical Support (servers and storage)
Argentina (Buenos Aires)
Website: www.dell.com.ar
International Access Code: 00 E-mail: la-techsupport@dell.com
Country Code: 54 City Code: 11
E-mail for desktop and portable computers: la...
Owner's
Manual - Page 171
...up, 20 USB, 20
problems battery, 61 blue screen, 68 CD drive, 62 CD-RW drive, 63 computer crashes, 67-68 computer stops responding, 67 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, ...Information Guide, 9
Program Compatibility Wizard, 68
R
RAID configuring, 37
regulatory information, 9
reinstalling Windows XP, 56
S
safety instructions, 9
scanner problems, 72
Service Tag, 10
settings system setup, 127
...
Setup
Diagram - Page 2
... (Optional)
1.
Reproduction in the marks and names of Dell Inc. is subject to set up and use your
Owner's Manual. • Your computer, click Start, then click
Help and Support. • Windows operating system, click
Microsoft Windows XP Tips. Wireless router 4. Cable or DSL modem 3. Desktop computer with built-in wired
network adapter 5. Finding...
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