Dell 9300 power up issues

Try performing a hard reset on the laptop by removing the battery, unplugging the Power Adapter and disconnecting external devices connected to the laptop. Once everything is removed/disconnected, press and hold the power button for around 15 seconds. Put everything back then power the PC on. The reason this issue happens is because the computer doesn't shut down properly and because of this charges get left on the laptop's motherboard, holding power button down with nothing connected to the PC drains these charges. If still the same issue exists, try updating Windows, there might be updates that doesn't install completely. Update drivers as well and run a system scan with your security software.

Hope this help. Goodluck!

Make sure all the plugs are well seated, especially the power plug for the computer and monitor, and the video cable between the computer and monitor. Also check the power strip the computer is plugged into to see if it's tripped.

Try running diags Fn + Power button see if anything fails

Since you can boot to the BIOS, then the system is posting, so I suspect you have either a Windows issue or a hard drive issue.

If the HDD passes diagnostics, I'd try booting to the XP CD and see if you can press R for recovery console and run the command CHKDSK /R and see if that resolves

Post back with the results

The blinking Amber light most often indicates a problem with the power supply. In rare occasions it can also be an issue with the motherboard as well. If you PC is still under warranty call Dell as soon as possible to have this addressed.

If it is out of warranty, it depends on your experience and aptitude on working on PCs. It is possible to order a power supply and replace it yourself. Look at other vendors first before buying one from Dell as you can often get one for much less money. Replacing them is not too difficult, though you would be taking a gamble that it is not a motherboard is not bad (though odds are in your favor).

Good luck,
-Tor
Dell Certified Technician

Be certain that the 2 parts of the adapter are snug (disconnect then reconnect them). If still a problem, the power adapter is probably faulty.

HI, the power sector has failed in your unit. this will cause the issues you are experiencing at this time. you will need to contact Nintendo at this time. they will issue you a repair ticket so that this unit can be repair. the power sector will need to be replaced(Power component failure).

check if your systemboar power is on or not, and also check if the fan is spinning or not. If not try and reset your processor.

Hey mate... Now there could be a number of things wrong with your PC.. First thing is that on the back of the main tower there are 4 Lights that glow if the system is ok but in case of issues they glow in different patterns according to the potential problem... look out for those lights n refer em to this chart

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim9100/en/SM/adtshoot.htm#wp1054146

Also in case of potential component failtures the system gives out beep codes in patterns (maybe the sounds u hear at startup)... Do a quick check

Now regardless we can perform a basic troubleshooting...now you seem to be tech savy enough so do one thing... remove all the chords from the system... then hold dowm the power button to discharge the flea power... now remove all the components one by one n reseat them immediately... this will reset the connections n then try n restart again... if the problem persists then post the 4 led code here n we'll go from there mate :-)

Jeff,

I have experienced simular issues with Dell laptops. I was told that my motherboard had a short circuit. My redemy wa to replace the motherboard.

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There are (4) 1000uf @35V capacitors all together on the DM board that need to be replaced some models have 1000uf @ 16V but they are all right beside each other and all rated at 1000ufs the voltages will be stamped on the capacitor along with the uf ratings.