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    Re: CPU won't turn on - HELP!!!
    reinserted everything cleaned it still nt working, what should I do?
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    (Original post by ledleyking123)
    reinserted everything cleaned it still nt working, what should I do?
    if its that Dell, that it seems like a failing power supply, its what I read on issues relating to that light on Dell.
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    so what should I do

    shall i plug it into a different socket
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    (Original post by ledleyking123)
    so what should I do

    shall i plug it into a different socket
    power supply looks like this Click image for larger version. 

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    it's inside your desktop, but I would check if it's definitely the issue
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    should i just buy a new one
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    the only thing not removed is the ram
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    (Original post by ledleyking123)
    the only thing not removed is the ram
    have u tried removing the ram, just push out the 2 things holding it on the side and reinsert.

    Not sure about buying a new psu, I can't guarantee you that it'll work and it's definitely the fault, its what I got from reading previous Dell issues with the orange light.
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    whats the problem then the wires you think, im wondering if i reconnected them wrong.

    thanks fr your advice iqbal
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    (Original post by ledleyking123)
    whats the problem then the wires you think, im wondering if i reconnected them wrong.

    thanks fr your advice iqbal
    Well when someone had a similar orange light issue with their Dell, researching they said it was most likely the power supply.
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    http://www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-66...h&isredir=true


    i am thining of buying that as I can't wor the tower. That is the correct replacement yeah?

    also will I have an operating system on there or do I need to reinstall cos dell never provided me with any software cds when i first bought the tv
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    is that a good OS?
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    (Original post by ledleyking123)
    http://www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-66...h&isredir=true


    i am thining of buying that as I can't wor the tower. That is the correct replacement yeah?

    also will I have an operating system on there or do I need to reinstall cos dell never provided me with any software cds when i first bought the tv
    Did you try and use a separate power supply?

    You can have new computer regardless of make you know, Dell to be fair a bump in price.
    You can also get your old hard drive and use it in the new one and the ram if it's compatible.
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    How do people like OP survive in modern society?
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