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November 23rd, 2017 11:00
boot up
my computer will not boot up when I push the power button.
I have to pull the power plug & plug back in to start.
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RoHe
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November 23rd, 2017 14:00
Always include exact PC model and version of Windows in your posts.
rmdell
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November 23rd, 2017 22:00
Dell xps 8900
rmdell
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November 24th, 2017 17:00
Re: Dell XPS 8900 GoodyearSKLFBTX
my computer will not boot up when I push the power button.
I have to pull the power plug & plug back in to start.
RoHe
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November 24th, 2017 17:00
What happens when you push the power button without unplugging it? Any signs of "life"?
When was last time you replaced motherboard battery?
RoHe
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November 24th, 2017 17:00
And please don't double-post the same question.
en.community.dell.com/.../21033402
RoHe
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November 24th, 2017 17:00
And please don't double post the same question.
en.community.dell.com/.../20025052
rmdell
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November 24th, 2017 19:00
When I turn it on, the Dell LOGO appears and the small wheel below shows, turning for a moment, then the screen goes blank. The light on the power button stays on.
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November 24th, 2017 19:00
What color Is the power button and is it steady or does it give a "blink code"?
Reboot and IMMEDIATELY press F2 to open BIOS setup. Look for the Secure Boot option and if it's enabled, disable it.
Do not change anything else in BIOS setup, but be sure to save the change to Secure Boot -if you made one- before exiting setup.
rmdell
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December 14th, 2017 08:00
I changed the "secure Boot" to disable as suggested but to no effect. I still can't boot my computer constantly.
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December 14th, 2017 10:00
Did you replace the motherboard battery?
CR2032 3-volt coin cell battery, ~$2.00 at discount stores.
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December 14th, 2017 11:00
No I have not. Is there a proper way to run a diagnosis (maybe a utility program? ) to actually
determine what the problem is and therefor target the correct solution, as opposed to trying different ideas to solve the problem?