Hi I have a dell optiplex 7060 Small Form Factor that I just got for free.
It turns on automatically the moment i plug it into the power socket, and turns off again after 15-ish seconds, then loops. Unable to access bios/boot Did work for a short while, managed to boot, after i most likely unplugged/replugged CPU pin, but doesn't work anymore.
-changed cmos battery -cleaned components -unplugged and re-plugged everything -tried different RAM,storage,CPU and GPU. only thing i haven't checked is MoBo or PSU, reckon the PSU works, but there is no self-test button.
No need to take risk to reseat cpu unless you want to upgrade it. When cpu is reseated there is risk of bending socket pin if not careful, which would render board not POSTable. If curious look at cpu socket with magnifying glass to inspect. Upload a close up high res picture of cpu socket if you can.
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Posted January 27th, 2026 22:39
Based on what I had seen with cpu fan on and off no POST it is almost always a corrupted CMOs or bad motherboard.