anyone know anything about Dell Dimension computers?

[Kottwitz-Graphics]

I just went out and attempted to start my Dell Dimension desktop computer, and it won't boot. I am getting a flashing 3 & 4 light on the front panel, and the power button is lit a constant green (not blinking, not amber, etc.).

I have been googling the issue, and came up with the dell "help" site, but I don't see any definitive answers. the site just tries to run a diagnostic, but if the computer won't boot, how do you run an online diagnostic?

On a side note, we just got a cold snap, and the temp in my office dropped to the high 30's, maybe high 40's.

Hope I didn't fry this thing, considering I can't swing a new computer...

Any help is appreciated.

 

[knucklehead]

Either power supply, or mother board. Both are pretty cheap, just did mine about a year ago. Need to replace both together.

 

[Kottwitz-Graphics]

Either power supply, or mother board. Both are pretty cheap, just did mine about a year ago. Need to replace both together.

ok, now my inexperience shows...how do I determine what needs to be changed?

 

[fixtureman]

Our's did this and it was the ram needed reseating. another needed a new battery

 

[Sign Works]

I would first try replacing the CMOS battery, only a couple bucks and they do go out occasionally.

 

[Kottwitz-Graphics]

Our's did this and it was the ram needed reseating.

Thanks, Fixtureman....I pulled the sticks out, blew them off with a can of air, and blew out the socket, and plugged them back in, and that did the trick...

 

[Kottwitz-Graphics]

I would first try replacing the CMOS battery, only a couple bucks and they do go out occasionally.

I am going to do that tomorrow when the stores open up.

Thanks to all that replied..

 

[knucklehead]

According to my boy, when mine went out, you go ahead and replace both at the same time. Says if the power supply is bad, and you put a new motherboard in, then you will have to replace another motherboard, and then the power supply. You can get both for around fifty bucks+-. Redo both, and carry on.

There is a code for the lights, and number of flashes. Somewhere?

Never mind, I guess you got it. WooHoo!