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Default Dell Dimension 4400 - won't POST
Hi OCN,

a workstation computer of my parents' won't POST. I've looked through Dell's tech support section, and found this (first one in the chart, "power up default) and this (power problems) - it describes exactly what's happening, but I don't want to go directly to Dell for help.

Should I just give up completely on this or something?

I saw some forum posts in Dell's community that describe exactly what's going on and what I should give up on (like PSU?), but we're tight on money, and we can't just buy a $500 computer.

Halp?
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So what all have you done?
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Also, the thing is, the hard drive in the machine wasn't backed up... we need to get it outta there...

I've tried reseating the video card, reseating the hard drive, etc. Haven't done anything drastic like removing the mobo or getting a new PSU.

Also, it was working yesterday.
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Tell him Rush Limbaugh's fat flabby example has convinced you that military service is the way to go, and that you need the shooters for practice. If he buys into Rush's nonsense he'll swallow that hook, line and sinker.

System: Slow Ride (dell dimension 8400 w/minor upgrades)
CPU
Pentium 4 540J		 Motherboard
Dell 0U7077 i925x		 Memory
3GB (2 x 512MB, 2 x 1GB ) DDR2 @ 266 MHz 		Graphics Card
Sparkle GeForce 9400GT
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Seagate ST3160023AS		 Sound Card
Creative Audigy LS series (SB Live! 24Bit)		 Power Supply
350w Dell		 Case
Some Dimension case
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Windows 7 RC x86		 Monitor
Dell E193FP/E156FP
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In a system that old, I would lean toward the PSU being the problem....

I dont know what you have available but your gonna need to start testing things....

Mainly the PSU then mobo.
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When I turn it on, there's an amber light, meaning there's a possible internal power problem... but why would the light be on? /ignorance

The forum post said he bought a new PSU and it still didn't work.
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Tell him Rush Limbaugh's fat flabby example has convinced you that military service is the way to go, and that you need the shooters for practice. If he buys into Rush's nonsense he'll swallow that hook, line and sinker.

System: Slow Ride (dell dimension 8400 w/minor upgrades)
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Pentium 4 540J		 Motherboard
Dell 0U7077 i925x		 Memory
3GB (2 x 512MB, 2 x 1GB ) DDR2 @ 266 MHz 		Graphics Card
Sparkle GeForce 9400GT
Hard Drive
Seagate ST3160023AS		 Sound Card
Creative Audigy LS series (SB Live! 24Bit)		 Power Supply
350w Dell		 Case
Some Dimension case
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Windows 7 RC x86		 Monitor
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Only way to know for sure is testing though. Maybe a local guy/shop will test your PSU for free?
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ST3500410AS (Fail drive, RMA'd)		 Sound Card
ALC888		 Power Supply
Antec NeoHE 500		 Case
Antec Nine Hundred
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I guess.

I don't feel like goin' to a CompUSA or Best Buy/Geek Squad though... they'll be all like WE'LL FIX UR COMPUTER FER $500 AND LET YOU HAVE A REPLACEMENT FOR $500 AND THROW IN WINDOWS 7
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Tell him Rush Limbaugh's fat flabby example has convinced you that military service is the way to go, and that you need the shooters for practice. If he buys into Rush's nonsense he'll swallow that hook, line and sinker.

System: Slow Ride (dell dimension 8400 w/minor upgrades)
CPU
Pentium 4 540J		 Motherboard
Dell 0U7077 i925x		 Memory
3GB (2 x 512MB, 2 x 1GB ) DDR2 @ 266 MHz 		Graphics Card
Sparkle GeForce 9400GT
Hard Drive
Seagate ST3160023AS		 Sound Card
Creative Audigy LS series (SB Live! 24Bit)		 Power Supply
350w Dell		 Case
Some Dimension case
OS
Windows 7 RC x86		 Monitor
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Clear CMOS for the hell of it, has worked for me in the past with old systems. Another goofy thing, but try holding down the start button for at least 10 seconds when you try and start it. (Wierd, but sometimes works.)
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I had a Dimension 4400 a while back and it did the same amber power button. It definitely was the power supply. Swapped it out and all was well again.
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Ok, sweet. I wish I could just get a new computer though.

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Tell him Rush Limbaugh's fat flabby example has convinced you that military service is the way to go, and that you need the shooters for practice. If he buys into Rush's nonsense he'll swallow that hook, line and sinker.

System: Slow Ride (dell dimension 8400 w/minor upgrades)
CPU
Pentium 4 540J		 Motherboard
Dell 0U7077 i925x		 Memory
3GB (2 x 512MB, 2 x 1GB ) DDR2 @ 266 MHz 		Graphics Card
Sparkle GeForce 9400GT
Hard Drive
Seagate ST3160023AS		 Sound Card
Creative Audigy LS series (SB Live! 24Bit)		 Power Supply
350w Dell		 Case
Some Dimension case
OS
Windows 7 RC x86		 Monitor
Dell E193FP/E156FP
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