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anyone,
  I have a Dell Dimension 5100.  Now I am A+ certified and normally can fix any computer problem but this one has me stumped.  The system will not start.  No post, no power up, heck the LED wont even light up on the front.  I have replaced the front I/O board and I can see the power supply is good because the LED on the motherboard lights up.  I have even gone as far as replacing the Power supply.  I have checked all the connections and the ONLY guesstimation I have is that the hard drive is shot so it doesn't know to send power through the system to start up.  Any thoughts? Ideas?  Much obliged!
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Zone: Computer Hardware
Question Asked By: ITSoldier
Solution Provided By: eagle0468
Participating Experts: 5
Solution Grade: B
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Comment by paulwhiteone
I am encountering the exact same problem as described with a Dell Dimension 5100.  From what i have read I am looking at replacing the motherboard.  I was hoping to find out from the person posting the problem if replacing the motherboard actually solved the problem.
 
 
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   I never replaced the motherboard.  The replacement is about $700+ and these days you can buy a new computer for about that.   However, I can say with some confidence since I am Dell certified and A+ certified that it's the motherboard
 
 
Comment by Iukatech
http://www.ascendtech.us/itemdesc.asp?ic=MB4DELRD203&eq=&Tp=
Had same problem with client found motherboard here lot less than $700.00
 
 
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