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dell_user0815
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November 23rd, 2025 15:17
Optiplex 7060 Postboot RAM Error
Hello, i have a 7060 Micro. I get an 1-3-2 Beep code an the orange LED blinks 3 times.
There is one 8 GB original RAM Stick inside the machine. I tried the following things:
- remove and insert in same slot -> same error
- change slot -> same error
- no RAM in slot -> same error
- other 4 GB RAM Stick in slot -> same error
- remove Coin cell -> pc takes long time with withe power led, than the same error as mentioned
I tested the Ram in another dell (7050) with memtest86+ (and also the dell internal tools) -> no problems with the Ram Stick.
So the problem must be on mainboard etc.
Have anyone any idea, what is the problem an how I can resolve it?
Thanks!
dell_user0815
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Posted November 23rd, 2025 15:28
Thanks. Any hints what is the problem here? (I'm just a little curious)
Do you have any recommendations for sources of supply (preferably in Germany)?
It could be any of a number of things given the advanced age of the system -- bad cold solder joint somewhere would be prime among them.
You will also find these selling for $100-150 used, complete and working -- compare the prices on Ebay, etc. for complete systems (which then gives you a set of parts like the power supply, etc. to keep in reserve).
ejn63
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Posted November 23rd, 2025 15:23
The solution is a replacement mainboard -- they're not expensive (starting under $30).