Inspiron 3700-new to me, won't power up but lights come on

Question

I just got an Ebay special......an Inspiron 3700, 433 celeron (I think, by the service tag). When I go to power it on, the first power light comes on, as do all 3 lights just above the keyboard. I changed memory with some known good memory from another 3700 I have, and changed the cpu as well. The backlight DOES come on, but no sign of a bios screen. Anyone have any ideas? I have another one here to switch parts for diagnostic purposes, but hate to tear apart a good working unit for such things. Thanks in advance! Brian

willysnut · Answer

I should have added that the lights that come on, stay on for a few seconds and then go out. Brian

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