20 Most Recent Dell Dimension 3100 PC Desktop - Page 9 Questions & Answers

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What kind of monitor, a CRT or LCD type?
What kind of parts are you looking for?
The CRT type has dangerous voltages inside the unit and unless you know what you are doing, I would not suggest you go poking around inside a CRT monitor.

Contact technical assistance.They will most likely ask you to send it back to repair.

This chart is where I got my conclusion.

Power Light

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution
Solid green
Power is on, and the computer is operating normally. On the desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a network connection.
No corrective action is required.
Blinking green
The computer is in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP).
Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on the keyboard to wake the computer.
Blinks green several times and then turns off
A configuration error exists.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified.
Solid yellow
The Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on the system board may be faulty or incorrectly installed.
If the Dell Diagnostics is running, allow the testing to complete.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified.
If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance.
Blinking yellow
A power supply or system board failure has occurred.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified.
Solid green and a beep code during POST
A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing.
See "Beep Codes" for instructions on diagnosing the beep code. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified.
Solid green power light and no beep code and no video during POST
The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or incorrectly installed.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. See "Video and Monitor Problems" in your Owner's Manual.
Solid green power light and no beep code but the computer locks up during POST
An integrated system board device may be faulty.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. If the problem is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance.

Blinking amber (orange) indicates a problem with the power supply inside the computer. If the system cannot boot and there is a solid amber light, this could indicate a problem with the power connections for the CPU on the system board (see "Power Problems" in your Owner's Manual).

Try a different keyboard. If that does not help, then you have a serious problem:
* power-supply not sending all the voltages (5V, 12V) that it should be sending;
* video-card loose in its socket;
* video-card malfunctioning;
* RAM loose in its socket(s);
* RAM that is malfunctioning;
* problem with the motherboard.

If you don't know how to trouble-shoot each of the above problems, it's time to take the computer to a qualified technician, for proper analysis & repair.

Try resetting your password.

Press F8 after pressing the on button and select that option.

any beep sound ?????

Go to control panel, select region an language and select the keyboard layout you require.

If you have a wireless router then yes you can use a wifi dongle. The only reason BT users can is that BT comes with a free wireless router (bt homehub) Max

bhupesh626

When the system is going back into sleep mode what color is the power button flashing. It should like the system my not be going into sleep mode but have a more serious problem.

Also let me know what you see on the screen as you turn on the system.

Another thing to try is after you unplug the system hold down the power button for 30 to 45 seconds. This will reset the power state of the system. Note if you have the system plugged into a power strip you will want to reset the power strip too.

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Carloadrian

It depends on where the router is and what model router you have. If it is a G router, you may need to extend the signal with an Access Point. If it is an N router, you can purchase an N adapter, preferably from the same make of your router.

I am not familiar with a Rogers router. I believe that Rogers DSL is your service provider, and the Cable modem/router is made by a third party such as Motorola.

Look at your cable modem/router and list it in a reply message.

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Your "friend' probably put a BIOS password on your computer. Find and disconnect or remove your BIOS battery on the mother board. You may be able to slip a business card under the contact on the top effectively removing the power from the BIOS. Let it stay disconnected for 5 minutes. Reinstall and reboot.

If this doesn't fix it, you will probably have to get professional help at your computer dealer or repair shop.

Lesson learned: Don't lend your computer or your spouse to your friend.

Thanks for your visit today.

if the power LED is solid amber then either a failure of the motherboard or a component attached (external or internal expansion card)
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4282412-find_no_post_diagnostic_information_dell

Check BIOS set it to defaults.If it still now working try to flash the BIOS firmware. Go to support.dell.com to get the BIOS. If it still not working. faulty Motherboard. needs to replace.thanks

first off your going to ewant to hit f2 or f12 to get into setup and you are going to want to change boot oder to your hard drive. i then would open the comoputer up by taking the side of the case off and checking your cpu. u are going to wanna make sure there is a heatsink or fan securly on your cpu. if not this could over heat and burn your cpu up. heat sinks look like this

HERE is the documentation straight from Dell. It gives the explanation of the beep codes and other diagnostic information like what the lights mean. It's the best place to start.

here are some links to Dell diagnostic information that can help you determine the fault
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4282412-find_no_post_diagnostic_information_dell

dear just cake ur power supply if its ok u chake ur RAM and processor