Inspiron 8600 won't turn on after 'static' shock

Question

I have an Inspiron 8600 with bluetooth on it.  I was using my computer w/ Axim x30 attached to via a USB/sync cable.  When I returned to my computer I had a static shock when I touched the Axim.  All of a sudden the shock made the Inspiron go black and lose power.  I tried to turn it back on again and the power status light just blinks once and won't turn on.   Previously, when I accidently 'shock' my Inspiron with static electricity, it would turn on again.  Currently, I am unable to turn my system back on!!  is there a fail-safe switch or how can I turn my laptop back on??   Any help would be appreciated.

ishyjo · Answer

I should also mention that when I press the POWER button, the power light will flash once but the laptop won't turn on.  I also hear a 'clap' or 'click' sound when I press the power button.  Thanks.

ghard1 · Answer

Have you tried pulling the battery to see if it 'resets' the laptop? Are you trying to run it on AC power or battery?

ishyjo · Answer

Yes, I have tried taking the CD-rom out and battery out and running it on AC power.  Same symptoms show up.  Computer still won't boot up.    Here are the lights that blink when I press the power button:   Power light:  light up once Bluetooth:  blink twice Cap, NUM, Scroll lock:  blink once

ishyjo · Answer

After talking to the Dell support, they have advised that I should remove the following items to see if they are at fault.   here's the current status:   Removed the following:   1.  battery (running on AC) 2.  DVD-CDRW 3.  memory (2 DIMMs of 512MB each):  I have removed one DIMM and left the original one in DIMM A, I have also tried to put the other memory in DIMM A as well.   After removing the above mentioned components, I was still unable to power my Inspirion 8600.  Currently, only the power light stays on for approximately 3-4 seconds and nothing happens.   What do you think the problem might be, based on what I have done?  Motherboard?  CPU?  Memory?   Any help the forum members can provide would be greatly appreciated!

macoz1 · Answer

I have exactly the same problem, after removing two USB cables my Inspiron 8600 crashed and the power light flashes for 4 secs and then...nothing!..removed Dimm, battery and DVD..still dead. Am trying to contact dell without result ( 30 mins wait on the 'customer support' (sic!) line).. anyone have any ideas???

ishyjo · Answer

After talking w/ other techies and experts, the mobo is the main diagnosis of why the computer doesn't start.  The HD and memory and CD rom are still in working order.

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