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Dell Dimension power problems

Last answer on Oct 17, 2009 5:04:23 am BST DEG, on Oct 14, 2009 8:43:40 am BST 
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Hello,
I have a Dell Dimension 9100. After being unplugged for 3 weeks it has started to have problems starting. It loads occassioanlly and can stay on for up to 5 miniuntes with everything loading ok, other times I get the flashing amber light on the power button indicating a hardware failure. I have tried all the options listed in the forum but without luck. Both fans, incoming vent and power both work until it shuts off. Any ideas?

Configuration: Windows XP Home ed

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LouisSteph, on Oct 14, 2009 10:33:59 am BST

Dear Deg,

Could you please check out if the you are not having a battery

problem. This could be the source of all the trouble that you are

having.

Thanks in advance.

   
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DEG, on Oct 15, 2009 11:33:53 am BST

No problem with the motherboard battery which I aslo replaced. I have managed to start the desktop PC twice for about 5 minutes before it powers off, so I am thinking it is likley to be the power supply unit.

   
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 LouisSteph, on Oct 17, 2009 5:04:23 am BST

Dear Sir,

Hence it should be sent for repair if the power supply unit

is causing trouble.

Thanks.

   
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