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Motherboard, CPU or PSU Failure
Hya, my Dell Inspiron 530 has the dreaded steady amber light and will not power up.
So far I have got as far as stripping the machine back to motherboard, PSU & CPU (disconnected are the HDD, DVD / CD ROM, I/O ports, etc). Still no power up, yet the CPU fan does start, then stop almost immediately.
Next step was to jump the 24 pin PSU connector to provide a power up signal, did this and no change. So I guess it's down to a failed motherboard, CPU or PSU, however I'm not sure of how to troubleshoot these three? I have a good multimeter and know enough to be dangerous.....
If I've missed something, please let me know and thanks in advance for your reply.
Dell-Zohaib R
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October 16th, 2012 08:00
Hi dfhammer,
Steady amber light on the power button for Inspiron 530 means this is a system fault error condition, including the power supply. Only the +5VSB rail on the power supply is working correctly.
To troubleshooting this situation:
As you have mentioned you have already reseated the connections, it might require you to replace the power supply in the machine.
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shesagordie
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October 16th, 2012 13:00
dfhammer
It would that the power supply has failed, or has issues, try installing a different unit and see if this makes a difference.
Most generic standard ATX power supply units can be installed in the Inspiron 530 Mini Tower, with either a 24-pin or 20+4-pin main motherboard power connector, with or without the on/off switch.
You should be able to buy a compatible power supply from either a local or online computer store.
Note: A power supply with four SATA power connectors, is required.
The power supply replacement procedure is HERE
Check out the Corsair and Antec lines of power supplies.
Bev.
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May 17th, 2013 01:00
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