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Dell Inspiron 537s Small Desktop
This machine has hardly been used in the last five years..
It is a Dell Inspiron 537s small frame desktop..
I was using it as a secondary machine, one night I shut it down, and the next day when I pushed Start, all I got was a black screen with a message: error entering power saver mode. Also when first pushing the Start Button I can hear one click in the background, not sure what it means if anything..
Can't seem to find to much on the Internet about this, some say the motherboard others say the power supply..
Anyone have one similar and how did you solve this problem..
Thanks.
Ron..
RoHe
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December 8th, 2015 11:00
What color is the power supply LED on back of PC, if this model has that LED?
What color is power button, and steady or blinking?
You can try this:
When was last time motherboard battery was replaced?
Binkie38
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December 9th, 2015 10:00
What color is the power supply LED on back of PC, if this model has that LED? 'green light'
What color is power button, and steady or blinking? 'white and steady'
You can try this:
When was last time motherboard battery was replaced? 'installed new one before trying the above directions..'
Note: I also changed monitors with another Dell monitor, and redid the same directions as above, I also got the same results..
Puzzled now, could be the motherboard gone..
I went back and did this: Took the battery back out, and *** the power button for another 60 sec. Rebooted and got 4 continuing beeps, also got the power saving mode error.. Rebooted beeps went away but power saving mode error stays..
Ron..
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December 9th, 2015 14:00
4 beeps is RAM error...
Binkie38
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December 9th, 2015 17:00
4 beeps is RAM error...
Note: my keyboard and mouse are wireless, I don't have a hardwired keyboard at this location..
I did try the above maybe 4 times and got the same results..
What would you say now..
Thanks.
Ron..
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December 10th, 2015 09:00
5 beeps = cmos battery failure.
You broke the socket to the coincell when you took it out.
RESEATING does not fix a dead battery.
Binkie38
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December 10th, 2015 09:00
Stopped at Home Hardware bought a new battery. Preformed the same steps over, got the same results..5 beeps..
This site is sure slow to load.. Server must be over loaded..
Ron..
Binkie38
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December 10th, 2015 10:00
OK, so what does this mean..I broke the socket to the coincell. I don't understand..
Ron..
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December 10th, 2015 11:00
The battery socket is hard plastic and fragile.
You should not have power on and not use metal object to press the latch as this can short out the clock circuit and permanently damage it.
The + should be facing where you can see it.
5 beeps = dead battery or you Physically broke the socket or Shorted out the battery using a metal screwdriver to pull it out.
If the "new" battery isn't dead then you damaged the clock circuit with static electricity, or broke the battery socket.
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December 10th, 2015 11:00
Sure the new battery is any good?
Did you install it fully in the socket and right-side-up? You can try wiping it with lint-free cloth to remove any fingerprints.
What happens if you put the previous battery back?
Possible the voltage sensor on the motherboard failed so it can't see the battery, even if the battery is good.
Binkie38
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December 10th, 2015 13:00
Brand in the package..
I had everything unplugged removed the old battery ,and held the power button for almost 60 sec.. then I put the new battery in, with the + on top....
In one of the previous posts, I followed it to a tee, and this included removing the battery and holding the power button..
With the machine unplugged I use a little pen knife to pop the battery out.. I may have shorted it, unknowingly..
If the "new" battery isn't dead then you damaged the clock circuit with static electricity, or broke the battery socket.
I may have done the above unknowingly..so what would be the answer now..
I think I should really find myself a good dell repair tech. and let them repair the machine.
Ron..