Using an optiplex 3020. Last night shifted the PC from sitting room to another location. Now it won't start. STFP shows ok except for power button keeps flashing amber continuously constantly when doing STFP. No reaction on pushing power button. Anyone encountered any such issue?
Since it was moved, with it powered off, open the case and check all the connections from the power supply. Motherboard connections, hard drive, etc. Also the front panel connections.
One or more connectors may have been jarred loose. Normally that would not happen but there is always the chance.
I don't find a listing for a 2030 but I do for a 3020?
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The same one as you @savvy2 3020. It was a typo in post.
Have a button near the green light on PSU. Assuming its STFP? I think the term was used in some videos and some docs i read.
Tried all the general troubleshooting you mentioned (recommended by all others on official and non official posts and docs) no luck yet. Everything behaving normal except for when power button pressed nothing happens.
Swppaed RAM, removed extra components (graphics card, network card). Even removed front pannel usb port cables and other cables to front pannel. No luck.
Maybe time to seek some professional help. Bought this one since 7090 was one of the most stable desktop PC I have come accros. But not so stable 3020 is. Have been facing several input falure issues since bought this to be able to solve simply.
One more easy thing to try... since it DID work at it's original location ~ take your system back there and try again!
Too often rooms and home additions are added on and the general contractor has no real electrical knowledge. The gorillas come in and wire the outlets any way they work! That is to say they switch white wires with black at some outlets... and hey, as long as a drill motor works ~ right?
I am saying your power supply maybe rejecting a miswired outlet? No need to bring anything else except your system and power cord to the original location to test... This test is a easy one and my save you hours and dollars! Even better if you have a budget 'outlet tester' to test them all.
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Posted June 6th, 2019 05:00
Since it was moved, with it powered off, open the case and check all the connections from the power supply. Motherboard connections, hard drive, etc. Also the front panel connections.
One or more connectors may have been jarred loose. Normally that would not happen but there is always the chance.
I don't find a listing for a 2030 but I do for a 3020?