Dell Studio XPS 1340 will not power on.

Hi guys,

I have a Dell SXPS 1340, that does not power on any more, either with or without the battery installed. Get no lights or fan noises at all completely dead.

AC/adapter is fine, works on other Dell laptops.
Battery is fine, works on another 1340

Any guesses as to what part may need replacing, l was thinking motherboard and can pick one up for 130-160 GBP. But would like to be sure that it is the correct part needed before buying.

Thanks for you help in advance.

 

I have a Asus G50VT suffering from the same problem.Its plugged in but it simply doesnt power on.I was told that my motherboard has burned.I am not sure but that might be your case too afterall.

 

I think you can fairly confidently say the motherboard is dead. At this point you may want to consider parting out the unit and buying a new machine, too.

 

The Dell SXPS 13 broke last year and l immediately replaced it with an Asus N53SV.

Still have it sitting around and dont mind spending a small bit of money to get it working again. Pass it onto a nephew or something.

I see there are two different types of motherboard discrete and UMA, l have the the hybrid SLI version, any ideas on which one to pick?

 

Hi guys,

Just to give you an update l have replaced the motherboard, but still get the same symptons. No power, no LEDs, no Fan movement, completly dead.

Is there some other part that could need replacing? I don't want to let this laptop beat me.

 

Hi G00ner,

Just wondering if you ever got to the bottom of what was causing the power loss as my 1340 has the same issue and I also thought it was the motherboard until I read your post?
Thanks,
Jethro