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My Dell Optiplex 3010 won't turn on but orange LED on motherboard
My Dell PC won't turn on. When I plug in the power supply cable, the processor fan doesn't spin, and the power indicator doesn't light up. However, I can see an orange light on the motherboard. The light isn't blinking; it's just a steady glow. But my PC still won't power on. Can anyone help me?
Chino de Oro
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September 7th, 2024 04:01
Check to see if any memory stick being installed.
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September 7th, 2024 09:45
@Chino de Oro I have installed the RAM, but the result is still the same.
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September 7th, 2024 11:40
It sounds like your Dell Optiplex 3010 might be experiencing a power or hardware issue. The orange LED on the motherboard often indicates a problem with power supply, memory, or other components. Here are a few steps you can try:
If these steps don’t resolve the problem, you might need to consult a professional technician for further diagnosis.
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September 7th, 2024 13:08
Re: I can see an orange light on the motherboard. The light isn't blinking; it's just a steady glow. But my PC still won't power on.
the steady on orange LED is perfectly normal. it is supplied by 5V SB of psu.
try replace cmos battery w a new one then clear cmos settings via mobo jumper.
you do not need to install ram to power on the pc, a normal working pc would power on but beep n beep when it detects no memory installed.
the 5V SB present does not mean psu is necessarily working. If you have a spare verified working 24/4 pin psu borrow that to test 3010
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September 7th, 2024 23:38
After replacing the battery:
#1 adds detail as to what redxps mentioned. Replace the size 2032 battery first as he mentioned.
What color is the power button light? Is it blinking an error code? Note this may change after replacing the battery. Bad batteries affect BIOS and therefore PC operation. They sometimes also throw erroneous error codes.
2 posts above is an AI bot response. They're not always accurate and are over-detaied.