Dell Inspiron 530 Won't turn on/boot up

[deano2000]

I have a Dell Inspiron 530, when I turn it on, the fan turns on but won't stop.
Sometimes I get beeps when this happens and sometimes I don't!
The power button is blue as normal.
My monitor shows nothing (as if the computer is still off). I've never had a problem like this before
Any ideas please?

 

[G0AOZ]

I'd change the PSU for a known good one. PSUs have several different output voltage rails, and one or more of those rails may have sagged or failed. This could give the symptoms you describe.

You should also try disconnecting hard drive, CD and floppy, just to check that they aren't dragging down the 5v or 12v lines.

Make sure you don't have a printer connected, or USB external drive attached.

ROGER - G0AOZ.

 

[wahnula]

Those beeps are trying to tell you something, do a Google search for "BIOS beep codes"

For a Dell Latitude (model # always helpful) if you hit F2 during boot-up it should tell you what BIOS you have.

I agree w/ Roger about the PSU (seems it always comes down to the PSU) but look up the beep pattern you are hearing.



Tony

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[goombawaho]

Try something really simple first. Take all the memory out and blow out the memory slots and gently wipe off the memory contacts. Put half of it back in and try to boot.

Note any beep codes.

Try the other half of the memory and repeat.