Desktop screen won't stay on

There are lights on the back of the Dell that tell you a little more. Dell has an extensive list of trouble shooting procedures at http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/SYSTEMS/dim3100/en/sm/adtshoot.htm#wp1124478
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Hi, it is the problem with the Planar (motherboard).

A flashing Amber power button indicates a bad power supply. A solid amber means a motherboard failure or a failed component attached to the motherboard preventing post.
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4282412-find_no_post_diagnostic_information_dell

Hi this is due to static

do the following

1) Unplug all the cables from the back of the computer tower and monitor including the power cable.

2)press and hold the power button for the tower for 30 seconds do the same for monitor this will release all the static.

3) put back the cables and then try

Sounds like the monitor is bad... probably just a bad capacitor. Just try another monitor, if you can borrow one, to confirm.

The latch which holds the CD tray in place once the drawer retracts must be faulty. You will need to take it to a repair shop in order to have it fixed, unless you are comfortable with pulling apart the computer shell in order to test the latch to see if it is functional.

If you are not a professional, I would suggest taking it to your local computer repair store for service. They will be able to assess if that is the issue you are having.

Hi,


Unplug the screen, the power cable from it, and leave it 24hrs. Then plug it in and start your computer. Somehow it drains it fully of power and stops the standby situation.

Hope this helps, if anyone can help me then please do.

Thanks,

Hello,

If your computer turns on and your monitor stays in stand by mode, then there is no communication between your video card and the monitor.
You could check if the cable is plugged in correctly or even faulty.

It is also possible that there is a problem with your video card. Maybe physically uninstalling and reinstalling it could solve it.

If none of this helps, then you might want to check a new video card.

Hope this helped.

bought a new one. thanks! rg

check the CPU fan if it is working fine
clean the dust on cpu fan
try cleaning the ram
after trying all above then also if u face the same problem try checking the power supply connectors which connect your motherboard
and the last 2 options will be your motherboard or processor