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Dell Dimension 2400 Will Not Boot Up

Asked by MAJ346BWAY in General Computer Systems, Personal Computers

Tags: 2400, dimension, dell

I have a Dell Dimension 2400 that will not power up when the power switch is pressed. No POST, no PS Fan, no video, no response at all! The only thing that lights up is the "flea" (as Dell's automated troubleshooter calls it) LED on the motherboard.
Thinking the motherboard had "locked up" (as has happened with some Gateway PCs), I removed all memory, cables, etc from
the motherboard. My thinking was that if I heard POST beeps, then I could methodically add back a piece of hardware at a time until the offending piece was located. However, I still get no POST beeps, and, only the motherboard LED is lit when the PC is connected to the AC power outlet. My best guess is that either the Motherboard is toast (but, if it were, why does the motherboard LED still light?) Or, maybe it's the cable that runs from the power switch to the motherboard that's malfunctioning.
Or, maybe the CMOS battery (but that shouldn't prevent at least the fans from running, should it?) I'm bringing home a power supply tester from work tonight to test the power supply. However, I'm all ears for any suggestions from you experts out there!

Thanks,
MAJ346BWAY

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Dell Dimension 2400 Will Not Boot Up

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Tags: 2400, dimension, dell

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