XPS 400--Need Help Please

Question

I'm new to the Forum so please forgive me if I don't do this correctly.  My 14 yr old daughter has an XPS 400 running Windows XP Media.  It was purchased in 12/05 for her for Christmas, last night she went to power it on and nothing happened.  We haven't had any problems with the computer ever.  I know a 'little' about computers so I opened it up, I do have a green light on the mother board, but nothing is running otherwise.  The power light does flash amber/yellow 2 times when I push the power button but that's it.  No fan running or anything.  Could it be my powersupply??  Please help!!   Thank you! Serenah

racerpgt · Answer

Almost definitely the power supply if the power button light is blinking amber. Any storms or power surges recently?   Matt

alwaysserenah · Answer

Yes Matt, we are in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and have had TONS of crazy weather lately.  I do have it plugged into a surge protector.  I was able to find a powersupply on ebay and purchased it last night.  Should it be something easy for me to replace?  Again I'm no expert on computers, only a little knowledge.  I just know that it belongs to a 14 year old who is going crazy without it!!  Thanks again for any help you can provide me with!!   Serenah

DELL-Chris M · Answer

alwaysserenah, Please read through this before starting.

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XPS 400--Need Help Please

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