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August 12th, 2005 17:00

need help computer won't turn on

I don't know much about computers and I need help, I go and turn on the computer Dimesion 8300 nothing, the light is blinking but nothing else..
Can anyone help?

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August 12th, 2005 20:00

You may be in suspend mode. Try holding the power button for a few seconds and see what happens. If that doesn't work, unplug the computer for a few seconds and plug back in and try to start. If the flashing light persists (amber?), there may be a power supply problem and the system is unable to start.

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August 12th, 2005 22:00

donna1961.
 
Open the case and check all the cables, by unplugging and reseating them.
 
What is the reading of the power button LED, solid green, blinking green, solid amber, blinking amber? 
What is the sequence of the diagnostic LEDs at the back of the case?
 
 
Bev.

August 16th, 2005 14:00

I'm having the same problem. I've changed the psu twice which fixes the problem for a day or two. I've reseated every card on the systems and the only thing that works is replacing the power supply. The system will turn on (green light) but the problem returns a few days later. Change the power supply again and the system works. I've gone back and fourth numerous times with the same power supplies and every time, the system will boot and work for hours. It seams like an overheating problem but no way to confirm. I’m running the desktop today with the case open to see if it helps.

August 16th, 2005 14:00

I'm having the same problem. I've changed the psu twice which fixes the problem for a day or two. I've reseated every card on the systems and the only thing that works is replacing the power supply. The system will turn on (green light) but the problem returns a few days later. Change the power supply again and the system works. I've gone back and fourth numerous times with the same power supplies and every time, the system will boot and work for hours. It seams like an overheating problem but no way to confirm. I’m running the desktop today with the case open to see if it helps.

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