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Posted November 16th, 2017 17:00
If you have a geeky friend or relative, maybe they can replace the battery for you before you rush out to buy a new motherboard or a new PC. Or maybe take it to a trustworthy PC shop for a look-see.
The instructions to replace the battery will be in the service manual for your specific PC model, which you can download (free) from Dell's Support site.
The battery (#CR2032) only costs ~US$2, and isn't very hard to replace. Can't guarantee this is just a battery problem but a battery would be an inexpensive fix compared to replacing the motherboard or getting a whole new PC.
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Posted November 15th, 2017 14:00
My power button on my 7-year-old Inspiron 1 now glows red (amber?) when I start the computer. The screen remains dark, Any ideas on what that may be?Solutions?
jpk61646
There are many different Inspiron models sold by Dell, please post your model number.
Bev.
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Posted November 15th, 2017 14:00
Bev, I'm a 70-year-old man. The model number is an Inspiron 1.There are other numbers on the back of the machine along with barcodes. I just can't read them.
My sense is that the Community is way beyond my computer capabilities. I thank you for your quick response. Jeff
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Posted November 15th, 2017 16:00
If you have the Dell Service Tag number for your PC (look for a sticker on the case), go to this page and put that number in. It will tell you exactly what model you have.
support.dell.com/.../index.aspx
Post the exact model number here, but do NOT post the Service Tag which is your confidential info.
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Posted November 16th, 2017 11:00
When was last time you replaced the motherboard battery?
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Posted November 16th, 2017 13:00
Thank you for your answer. I had no idea that there's battery for the motherboard. I probably will drop out of the Community. I'm just not smart enough to deal with the complexities of computers. Again,thanks.
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Posted November 16th, 2017 18:00
I really appreciate your answer which was very encouraging. I think I may go that route.
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Posted November 17th, 2017 11:00
Good luck! Let us know what happens...
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Posted November 16th, 2017 08:00
Solid Amber Power Button = Dead Motherboard.
SERVICE TAG is large barcode on the back.
Typical for Inspiron 520,540,560,570 etc.