Dell computer power button flashing

[Crazy_guy_757]

My dell computer won't start. The power button flashes orange, also it doesn't make any sounds or start up the fans

[Snickerzz]

what product model is it?

[Crazy_guy_757]

the motherboard is the "Dell rev a02

[QueenDemetria]

the motherboard is the "Dell rev a02

What model is your Dell? (Ex: Gx 280, Inspiron 15)

[Crazy_guy_757]

its custom with a crap motherboard

[QueenDemetria]

its custom with a crap motherboard

Is it the motherboard from this thread?: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/197685-my-dell-computer-is-beeping-help/#entry2681016

[Crazy_guy_757]

Yes.

[QueenDemetria]

Yes.

I'm guessing that machine was a Dimension E520? If so, then:

 

A blinking amber power switch LED means the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist.

 

This can indicate a bad power supply

I'm also pretty sure that your computer also has diagnostic LED's on the front too(labeled 1-4), if so are any of those lighting up? Also its helpful to quote messages when replying so that we get notifications when you reply.

[Crazy_guy_757]

I'm guessing that machine was a Dimension E520? If so, then:

I'm also pretty sure that your computer also has diagnostic LED's on the front too(labeled 1-4), if so are any of those lighting up? Also its helpful to quote messages when replying so that we get notifications when you reply.

I don't see any diagnostic leds on the front

[Crazy_guy_757]

I'm guessing that machine was a Dimension E520? If so, then:

I'm also pretty sure that your computer also has diagnostic LED's on the front too(labeled 1-4), if so are any of those lighting up? Also its helpful to quote messages when replying so that we get notifications when you reply.

Nevermind i found the leds and only 2 and 3 are ligthing up

[Crazy_guy_757]

It generally means that bios are updating, i had similar thing earlier when i used to update my motherboard.

How can I fix this?

[QueenDemetria]

How can I fix this?

I don't think its the bios updating, because the manual says:

 

A possible floppy or hard drive 

failure has occurred.

You can try unplugging and plugging your HDD/DVD/Floppy drives to see if that fixes your issue(both data and power cables).

Also this is the manual for your PC: ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_dimension_desktops/dimension-e520_owner%27s%20manual_en-us.pdf

[Crazy_guy_757]

I unplugged my GPU to see if my integrated GPU would work and still it wont turn on, any other things?

 

maybe your gpu is faulty, i can only guess bcoz i had display card issue when this happened to me.

[Crazy_guy_757]

i tryed the @QueenDemetria suggestions and that didn't work .ALSO when i start my computer that power supply makes a "spark" sound

[Crazy_guy_757]

Try suggestions by @QueenDemetria

 

I don't think its the bios updating, because the manual says:

You can try unplugging and plugging your HDD/DVD/Floppy drives to see if that fixes your issue(both data and power cables).

Also this is the manual for your PC: ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_dimension_desktops/dimension-e520_owner%27s%20manual_en-us.pdf

[QueenDemetria]

i tryed the @QueenDemetria suggestions and that didn't work .ALSO when i start my computer that power supply makes a "spark" sound

It sounds like you have a PSU failure which is why your power LED is flashing amber, and the 2+3 diagnostic LED's are from your drives not getting enough power I recommend not turning on your PC and unplugging it from the wall until you replace your power supply. I'm not sure if your PSU is proprietary or not, but a few Google searches should be able to tell.

 

Edit: Your machine uses a standard ATX power supply, so any with the right wattage will work.

[Crazy_guy_757]

It sounds like you have a PSU failure which is why your power LED is flashing amber, and the 2+3 diagnostic LED's are from your drives not getting enough power I recommend not turning on your PC and unplugging it from the wall until you replace your power supply. I'm not sure if your PSU is proprietary or not, but a few Google searches should be able to tell.

 

Edit: Your machine uses a standard ATX power supply, so any with the right wattage will work.

 

Check with a different PSU if you have one lying around. It must be faulty if it's sparkling. What model and brand is it?

I do not have an powersupply lying around that I can use, and the PSU that's in my PC is RION MODEL: HP585D

[QueenDemetria]

I do not have an powersupply lying around that I can use, and the PSU that's in my PC is RION MODEL: HP585D

The HP585D is 585 watts, but you could replace it with a 600 watt. If you have a multimeter you can test your PSU to verify that its dead, but if you don't the power failure LED and spark sound should be a good indication that its malfunctioning.