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December 15th, 2022 00:00

Long blinking orange light on Optiplex 380 and does not turn on.

Hi, I'm new ..

I have a Dell Optiplex 380 and it doesn't turn on, just really long orange light on power button.

It's only turn on when holding the back button and it shows number 3 4 with beeping sound + really loud fan noise.

I upgraded the RAM from 2GB into 4GB.. I got those RAM by my friend, he's using optiplex 380 DT too...

 

Please help me... Is it problem with PSU or RAM or Processor? Cuz I reseat the processor recently

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December 15th, 2022 03:00

Try replace cmos battery with a new battery and clear cmos settings via motherboard RTCRST jumper.

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December 15th, 2022 05:00

 

So what the problem actually? What is RTCRST jumper and how to do it?

 

I remembered, someone pranked me cutting off green wire of PSU cables, I accidentally turn on the PC that time and then I tape it back.

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