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Dell T3500 Blinking Amber 1-3 (4x) issue
I have a problem with my Dell Precision T3500, the issue is that whenever I try to start the computer the power button it blinks amber 4 times and gives the number code 1 and 3 however it does turn on after a while. I assumed that it was something to do with the motherboard hwoever I am not sure since there isn't many problems like this on the internet where I could find a solution. I looked in the manual and the closest thing I could find was that it was a PSU or PSU cable problem. If anyone has a solution or answer for this I would be very grateful. The T3500 currently has a Nvidia GTX 260 installed with 4GB of ram. In addition if it is a PSU problem could you please list what PSU are compatible with the T3500 such as a T5500 PSU or a T7400. Thank you for your support.
Brandon980
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November 9th, 2011 08:00
Ok thank you everyone for the feedback! I am taking a leap of faith and hoping that it is the power supply that is causing this. One more question, Can I fit in any power supply into the T3500 or do I need to use the specific model (6W6M1)?
Brandon980
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December 27th, 2011 01:00
Ok the problem IS the power supply. I bought a replacement which in itself I had a few problems receiving and the cost was astronomical.. Anyways all in all the power supply is the problem, thank you everyone for helping with your responses!:emotion-2:
Hev
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March 15th, 2012 05:00
Brandon980,
Is your new power supply still working? I've had the same problem 3 times. Each time Dell replaces it with a refurbished PS which inevitably fails after a few months. My computer is once again doing the 1-3 blink and I want to fix the problem for good. Where did you purchase your PS and what brand/model number was it?
Thanks,
Ryan
1337_wolf
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December 3rd, 2012 13:00
I agree that there is a big problem with the power supply on the T3500 and there should be a recall. We have replaced around 20 power supplies on the T3500. Sometimes 2-3 times on the same machine with Dell refurbished power supplies. We were curious in our office and decided to see if you could tell what component in the power supply failed.
After opening up the power supply there is a board soldered in on the side that is the reason for failure. It's real crispy!
Check it out
The model # for the Power Supply is D525AF-00
If you have the blinking 1 and 3's, replace the power supply with Dell Model # H525EF-00. It has a different design than the original model that comes with the T3500.
jjfraney
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December 14th, 2012 08:00
I just replaced my power supply because I had the same symptoms as OT. I opened the old one, and it has exactly the same damage as yours. I don't even need to take a picture.
Thanks.
cheeeema
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July 2nd, 2013 23:00
I tried this step but does not find solution please help me if u can
nelgarab
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August 6th, 2013 05:00
This is a little late in coming but it is indeed the power supply. I have traced the problem to a 3300 micro farad capacitor in the power supply. it bursts.
Get a new power supply, any standard 500W or better will do. I am also planning on fixing the power supply.
Nelgarab
pmb2013
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October 5th, 2013 16:00
I have the same problem a t3500 with 1-3 blinking then it dies after a few seconds. Could someone clarify if its necessary to use a dell psu or I can replace it with any other?
Thanx
nelgarab
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October 5th, 2013 20:00
I would not buy a dell power supply, I used a standard PS make sure to get a new one with the 8 pin psi connector. That is a standard in power supply
now. A 550 Watts is good enough.
Nelson
pmb2013
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October 8th, 2013 15:00
Thanx Nelson! ;)
Eric G. Goze
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February 4th, 2014 02:00
Hi Nelgarab,
do you mean you did run a 3500 with a standard power supply ? My local maintenance service insists in buying a genuine Dell and it seems to be hard for them to find it.
Eric
pmb2013
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February 5th, 2014 19:00
I used a Corsair CX600M and it woks just fine except that there is obviously not any Dell selftest button on it there is on the standard issue and you'll get a lot of unused cables from the old psu cables inside if you dont cut them off.
Eric G. Goze
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February 6th, 2014 01:00
Thank you pmb2013 for this quick and informative answer !
nelgarab
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February 24th, 2014 09:00
Do not listen to that. I used off the shelf power supply, there is a small gap because the power supply is a bit
Smaller, but aside from that I'm a happy camper. It works. $35.00 did the trick.
alfio999
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May 2nd, 2015 12:00
hi,
i have the same problem on my dell t3500.
could you tell me if and how you solved it?
it is power supply?
thanks