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tmccar99

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February 7th, 2025 22:38

No bootup

I have an old Dell desktop which is not booting up. The service tag is <removed> which is not recognized on the website. There is a continuous orange light on the power button and on the motherboard. Can this be repaired?

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  • redxps630

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    Posted February 8th, 2025 01:36

    steady orange led is normal

    first try replace cmos battery w a new one and then clear cmos by mobo RSTRCT jumper

    if still no go, try a BIST test of stock psu

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    Posted February 8th, 2025 09:43

    Now there's just an orange light on the motherboard.

    I tried with another PSU and it's the same

    Could the motherbosrd be replaced?

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    Posted February 8th, 2025 14:24

    If it is very old may not be worth replacement.  but if you really want to do it yes it can be done at low cost probably.  we still do not know your pc model.

    try the cmos battery and jumper method.  again orange led is normal