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February 28th, 2018 07:00

OptiPlex 755 will not boot

Hello!

My DELL OptiPlex 755 will not boot. It will not boot in Safe Mode, and any system attempts at repair fail. Any suggestions at how to repair are welcome.

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  • DELL-Alasdair R

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    Posted March 1st, 2018 03:00

     

    The diagnostics are indicating a memory error. When it failed the memory test, did you click on yes to continue testing? If so, were there any other error messages?

    First of all, try removing, then re-seating the memory module(s) and see if that makes any difference. If not, if you have more than one memory module, try testing with just one module at a time. 

    Removal instructions here:

    http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_optiplex_desktop/optiplex-755_user%27s%20guide_en-us.pdf

    Let us know how you get on

     

  • pcdad2018

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    Posted March 1st, 2018 16:00

    I removed all of the memory cards from the motherboard slots, made sure the slots were clean, then re-inserted them. This was the key! The PC now booted up, and I could run Windows 7 system repair. It works great now. Thank you for the link to the tech articles too. 

    Best Regards,

    Glenn

  • speedstep

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    Posted February 28th, 2018 08:00

    Replace physically bad hard drive and reinstall from scratch.

    There are no soft fixes for physically bad drives.

    467-6047 : Windows XP PRO SP3 with Windows Vista Business License English

    Ship date: March 20, 2009  Warranty End Date March 21, 2012 

    XP and Vista are EOL EOS.

     

  • pcdad2018

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    Posted February 28th, 2018 11:00

    OK, thanks for the reply. Will Windows 10 have all of the drivers I will need to bring this PC back to life? If not, what are your recommendations?

  • speedstep

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    Posted March 1st, 2018 07:00

    Windows 10 works fine on these models.  You will want at least 4 gigs or more of ram however.Most of the Drivers are Native to windows 10 but the INTEL AMT HECI SOL Drivers as well as the OEM Audio drivers will have to use Vista or Windows 7 versions of the drivers as they never came with 8 or 10 drivers and never will.

    http://downloads.dell.com/published/pages/optiplex-755.html

     

    DescriptionVersionReleasedSupported OSDownload
    Dell WinPE Driver CAB Pack
    This package provides Dell WinPE Driver CAB Pack and is supported on OptiPlex, Tablet, Precision, XPS Notebook and Latitude models that are running the following Windows Operating Systems: XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.More details
    1.05/19/2013Windows 8 64-bit
    Windows Vista 32-bit
    Windows Vista 64-bit
    Windows XP x64
    Windows XP
    Windows 7 32-bit
    Windows 7 64-bit
    Windows 8 32-bit
    DescriptionSupported OSDownload
    Analog Devices ADI 198x Integrated HD Audio, v.6.10.x.5491, A02
    Analog Devices HD Audio driverMore details
    Windows Vista 64-bit
    Windows Vista 32-bit

     

     

    DescriptionSupported OSDownload
    Intel AMT SOL/ LMS, v.3.2.20.1049 PV, A02
    This package provides Driver for Intel AMT SOL/ LMS and is supported on OptiPlex 755 running the following windows operating systems: Windows 7, XP, Vista.More details
    Windows Vista 32-bit
    Windows 7 32-bit
    Windows 7 64-bit
    Windows XP
    Windows Vista 64-bit
    Windows XP x64
    Intel AMT HECI, v.3.2.20.1049 PV, A02
    This package provides Driver for Intel AMT HECI Chipset and is supported on OptiPlex 755 running the following windows operating systems: Windows 7, XP, Vista.More details
    Windows 7 32-bit
    Windows Vista 64-bit
    Windows XP
    Windows 7 64-bit
    Windows Vista 32-bit
    Windows XP x64

     

     

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    Supported OSDownload
    Dell WinPE Driver CAB Pack
    This package provides Dell WinPE Driver CAB Pack and is supported on OptiPlex, Tablet, Precision, XPS Notebook and Latitude models that are running the following Windows Operating Systems: XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.More details
    5/19/2013Windows 8 64-bit
    Windows Vista 32-bit
    Windows Vista 64-bit
    Windows XP x64
    Windows XP
    Windows 7 32-bit
    Windows 7 64-bit
    Windows 8 32-bit
  • pcdad2018

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    Posted March 1st, 2018 16:00

    Thank you for your advice and the links to the drivers. I will use this when I upgrade the OS to Windows 10.

    Best Regards,

    Glenn