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    Inspiron 3800 not power up

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by auptimus, Oct 14, 2011.

  1. auptimus

    auptimus Newbie

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    Hi guys,
    This is my first post and I do apologize if my question has already asked. Here is the thing. My Pentium III Dell Inspiron 3800 does not power up. When I plug in the power adapter, the light on the power adapter goes from solid green to flashing. When I unplug it, it goes back to solid green. Tried 2 different power adapters, same thing. With the battery (full charge), all the lights go ON and after a few seconds, they go back OFF. Any help will be appreciated.
    Thank you very much.
    Auptimus.
     
    auptimus, Oct 14, 2011
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Sounds like a short on the mobo... meaning it's dead. Go buy a new laptop; this is most likely not worth repairing.
     
    Commander Wolf, Oct 17, 2011
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