
Problems With Boot-Up
Started by
Slorelord
, Apr 27 2005 10:15 AM
#1
Posted 27 April 2005 - 10:15 AM

#2
Posted 27 April 2005 - 10:31 AM

any beeps?
remove then reinsert keyboard and mouse plug
remove then reinsert keyboard and mouse plug
#3
Posted 27 April 2005 - 10:40 AM

It didn't beep at all. Will reinserting the keyboard and mouse still work?
#4
Posted 27 April 2005 - 11:07 AM

you should still do it....they were two different ideas...
#5
Posted 28 April 2005 - 09:03 AM

I tried unplugging and replugging both the mouse and keyboard. I still get the Dell logo. What are my options?
#6
Posted 28 April 2005 - 10:54 AM

Sure wish I could see this thing in person.. you should get something after the dell splash, it sounds like it is failing to even look at the harddrive, since you're not getting any menu...you're also not getting a beep, which is odd, though perhaps the onboard speaker is off.
Some DELLS have some diagnostic lights on the back that show orange and green...Turn the computer on and peek around the back...what do you see?
Some DELLS have some diagnostic lights on the back that show orange and green...Turn the computer on and peek around the back...what do you see?
#7
Posted 28 April 2005 - 09:00 PM

Odd stuff but you could try to flash the BIOS.
Believe it or not I had 2 dell laptops that just started acting odd.
One would not boot at all. I updated the BIOS and both ran beautifully.
Alternate option is to borrow another PC and connect your HD.
At least that way you can try to access the data or run CHKDSK.
Good Luck.
Believe it or not I had 2 dell laptops that just started acting odd.
One would not boot at all. I updated the BIOS and both ran beautifully.
Alternate option is to borrow another PC and connect your HD.
At least that way you can try to access the data or run CHKDSK.
Good Luck.
#8
Posted 29 April 2005 - 09:04 AM

There are four diagnostic lights on the backside of the machine, labeled A, B, C and D. The first three lights are green, but the D light is orange.
#9
Posted 02 May 2005 - 09:16 AM

Does anyone have any idea what could be the problem with my machine based on the symptoms above?
#10
Posted 02 May 2005 - 01:34 PM

Yup, sounds like you have a dead component. The orange light tells you that. Go to support.dell.com and find the diagnostic light patern.
Here's what I found from Dell's site:
"Other failure" See "contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtraining technical assistance.
And yes, I am a Dell certified tech.
Here's what I found from Dell's site:
"Other failure" See "contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtraining technical assistance.
And yes, I am a Dell certified tech.

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