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Dell Dimension 9150 won't start, lights 2,3
Hello to all,
I moved to Italy and have reset the dip switch in the back of the server to 230v. The computer starts up beeping noise and with light indication of storage 3 and 4 is on steady. The monitor is not working and I get warning on the monitor that there is no signal. I hope someone can shed light? I'm not a computer guru, but I can try to work steps to make it work for it has a lot of personal stuff in it that I would like to access. Thankyou
terratashi
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January 3rd, 2015 05:00
Well speak of the devil, I moved the Ram to slot 1, since it was not positioned in slot 1 but 4 and now the dell is booting up and working FINE .... that is terrific!!!!! I'm a woman with a bit of brain left!
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January 4th, 2015 04:00
Good job! Now you can brag to your friends. :emotion-1:
You also know you've got room to upgrade your RAM.
By the way, I updated your subject so others don't go looking here for a power supply fix.
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January 3rd, 2015 04:00
If you're not comfortable working with computers, I'd suggest taking it to a shop and having them diagnose and replace the module(s).
If you want to give it a try, please refer to your service manual.
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January 3rd, 2015 04:00
Hi Terratashi,
Lights 3 and 4 indicate a RAM failure, not a problem with the power supply. What you should do is remove all but one module. Then try starting the system up. Keeping trying with one module at a time until you identify the bad one and replace it.
terratashi
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January 3rd, 2015 04:00
Thank you for your help, would you have specs on how to remove module?
terratashi
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January 3rd, 2015 05:00
Hi Osprey,
I only have one memory card installed, in this case if I remove it what will happen?
When I boot up there is warning noise and then it shows the symbol of a magnetic disk, with 3 and 4, then the database symbol dissappears and the lights stay on 3 and 4.
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January 3rd, 2015 05:00
Ok, so that pretty much narrows it down. Replace that module and you should be good.