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Da Polack

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January 30th, 2006 02:00

Computer Dead, Need Schematic

I have a Dell dimension XPS-D300. Recently, we had a power failure in our neighborhood. As I entered the room where my computer was located, the power came back on. At that time, I heard a squealing noise from my surge suppressor. The computer started to boot but then stopped. The monitor went from "green" power on to "amber" standby". The hard drive green light was illuminated for about 15 seconds and then went out. After several attempts to reboot the computer, it failed completely. No power on indication at all. I called Dell Technical Support and they diagnosed the problem as a power supply failure. I purchased a new power supply and installed it. When I turned the computer on, it momentarily tried to boot but then, like the previous situation, it went dead. Since then, it has never tried to activate. I am thinking that either the "Power On" circuit is bad or the Mother Board has failed. Does anyone have wiring schematics for this computer or, can you direct me to a source for them?
  • shesagordie

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    Posted January 30th, 2006 04:00

    Da Polack
     
    The following is all Dell, has on the XPS Dxxx Series
     
     
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    Posted January 30th, 2006 07:00

    Did you use a Dell replacement power supply?  This model uses a non-standard ATX supply and if you use a standard ATX one you risk blowing the motherboard and the PSU.  The power-on circuit is just a wiring through of the front panel ON button to two pins on the "ATX" connector of the power supply.  If look for the pin outs of the Dell connector (search this board or the Optiplex ones) you can find the two pins you need to short to turn the power supply on; this will allow you to verify whether the power supply turns on or not (i.e. whether the fans turn on).  But don't do the above or play with the power supply itself unless you know what you are doing....

     

     

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    Posted January 30th, 2006 19:00

    Hi! Thanks for the response. Yes, I bought the supply from Dell. The order person told me it was the required model even though there was slight difference in the model number on the supply.

    Thanks again,

    Bob

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    Posted January 30th, 2006 20:00

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    You could temporarily install the hard drive as the slave, in a working system, retrieve the data and burn it to CDs.
     
    Bev.
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    Posted January 30th, 2006 20:00

    Hi Bev!

    Thanks very much for the information. I believe the voltage pin outs might help me track down what is going on with this machine. I need to replace it, but right now I need to get it running so I can retrieve the tax data that I have on the hard drives.

    Thanks Again,

    Bob

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    Posted January 30th, 2006 21:00

    Thanks again Bev. I knew that technique, just forgot that I did. Now I have to look into getting a new computer.
    Thanks again,
    Bob