I checked all the usb ports for bent tabs…there are none.

 

Checked for corrosion on all boards…there is none.

 

I took out the cmos battery…and it booted up.

 

I replaced the battery with a new cr2032…and it booted up.

 

if i start the computer backup right after i power down (under 1 min) it will start back up…..but….if i let it sit several minutes (still pluged in) it will not boot back up….i get the amber light of death.

 

....BUT....

 

If I take out the battery and put it right back in....it starts.

 

If I take out the battery completely...it starts.

 

(Question #1) Why is this doing this? power supply? power drain?

 

 

 

Anybody smarter than me think they know a reason for this …or…has corrected this?

 

 

What is a good power supply it put in…another Dell…if so anybody have a part# for that?

 

or an aftermarket? are they direct plug-ins…the aftermarket power supplies that is. Anybody have a good manufacturer and part # ?

 

(Question #2) Another question….will it damage the computer to run without the CMOS battery?

 

(Question #3) What would it do if the CMOS battery is not there…just not keep time?

 

Thanks

John