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Sep 7, 2009 at 04:28 PM
Sep 7, 2009 at 04:28 PM
ok, download knopix from any one of these mirrors.
http://knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/index-en.html
burn it to a disk.
remove any other peripherals that you may have connected, ie sound card
remove ram. fit one module in the socket nearest cpu.
unplug your hard drive/s and floppy drive if fitted.
boot up your machine with this disk, if you can boot up with this then you're looking at your hard drive/software issue.
another thing to look at would be the power supply, it may have developed a fault. because it's dell, your going to have to order from dell outlet.
you can get psu testers similar to this
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?TabID=1&criteria=usb&ModuleNo=98829&C=SO&U=Strat15
or this
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?TabID=1&criteria=usb&ModuleNo=48647&C=SO&U=Strat15
or this
https://www.quietpc.com/x-psu-tester
or this
http://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/12386256364498125460#ps-sellers
And this
http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_1705.html
any way you get the picture :-)
that should keep you busy ---- aint computers fun ... :-)
http://knopper.net/knoppix-mirrors/index-en.html
burn it to a disk.
remove any other peripherals that you may have connected, ie sound card
remove ram. fit one module in the socket nearest cpu.
unplug your hard drive/s and floppy drive if fitted.
boot up your machine with this disk, if you can boot up with this then you're looking at your hard drive/software issue.
another thing to look at would be the power supply, it may have developed a fault. because it's dell, your going to have to order from dell outlet.
you can get psu testers similar to this
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?TabID=1&criteria=usb&ModuleNo=98829&C=SO&U=Strat15
or this
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?TabID=1&criteria=usb&ModuleNo=48647&C=SO&U=Strat15
or this
https://www.quietpc.com/x-psu-tester
or this
http://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/12386256364498125460#ps-sellers
And this
http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_1705.html
any way you get the picture :-)
that should keep you busy ---- aint computers fun ... :-)
Okay, I believe the CPU is seated??? It is the processor and heatsink component covered by the green fan cover, correct? (I'm learning.)
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Sep 7, 2009 at 04:13 PM
Sep 7, 2009 at 04:13 PM
yes that's correct.
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Sep 7, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Sep 7, 2009 at 01:42 PM
ok, you need to pop the side of and check nothing has come loose. especialy the cpu and cooler assy.
After reading the Dell manual, here's what I did: I opened the side panel, cleaned out the dust, removed and reinstalled the 2 memory cards, checked the hard drive power cord, check all cords to ensure tight, removed front cover and cleaned/vaccuumed out dust. Still no good?! HELP!!!
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Sep 7, 2009 at 03:46 PM
Sep 7, 2009 at 03:46 PM
you need to check that cpu. i've had delivery of computers that have been knocked in transit and the cpu cooler mounts come loose and the cpu gets pulled out of its socket. if this happens you won't get any post or anything, but all the lights etc will come on.
be carefull when handling and reseating the cpu.
be carefull when handling and reseating the cpu.