Unsolved
This post is more than 5 years old
4 Posts
0
3191
Inspiron 20 - 3048 Power issues
I am looking for some guidance on this issue on how to proceed. Here is my issue. I have a Dell Inspiron 20- 3048 All-in-one.
Upon pressing the power button, the hard drive lights up white for about 2 seconds and then the power button light turns orange and then flashes 3 times, then nothing for a few more seconds, then flashes twice, then nothing, then back to the 3 times, so on and so forth. The fan continues to run and there are no beeps. Here is what I have tried so far:
I went online and it appears it could be a power related issue. I have replaced the motherboard and I have replaced the power adapter that goes to the motherboard. I have tried 2 different power supplies but still have the same issue. I have unplugged the SATA hard drive and DVD drive from the board but still have the same flashing orange power light. I have taken the memory out and switched slots on it but still the same result. I am not sure what else the issue may be. I do not want to spend a ton more money on this unit but am not sure what to try next. Any ideas/direction are appreciated.
Chris
DELL-Chris M
Community Manager
Community Manager
•
54.9K Posts
0
October 26th, 2016 09:00
If the power adapter ring is blue, then it is functioning.
Blinking amber power LED = The system board cannot start initialization or in an S3 power state. There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
Have you replaced the CMOS battery?
If the memory is removed, then the system turned on, you should get 2 beeps.
If the CPU is removed, then the system turned on, you should get 7 beeps.
If not, then my guess is the replacement motherboard is faulty.
cjv4life
4 Posts
0
November 3rd, 2016 10:00
So, I did remove the memory and it does beep twice. I did not remove the processor to see if it beeps 7 times.
I have tried another CMOS battery and still the same issue
I actually was able to get another replacement board but that does the same thing as well. I am about ready to give up on this project. Is there a chance it could be the processor that is causing this? All the research I have done never mentioned specifically the processor but not sure what else it could be. Thoughts?
cjv4life
4 Posts
0
November 4th, 2016 08:00
Ok, thanks. One more thing I thought of, is there any chance that its the cable that goes from the power button on the side to the motherboard?
DELL-Chris M
Community Manager
Community Manager
•
54.9K Posts
0
November 4th, 2016 08:00
The CPU would be the last component to check.
DELL-Chris M
Community Manager
Community Manager
•
54.9K Posts
0
November 5th, 2016 12:00
It could be possible. I am not sure how to test that unless you replace the cable. You would need to look for the Dell 5 digit part number on it.