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Can't boot up Dell PC

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  • 10-01-2015 9:43pm
    #1
    0connell15
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi, I have a Dell Inspiron 660 desktop. When I tried to boot it up today I can't get past the Dell logo splash screen. It says press f12 for boot options but when I press it nothing happens I can't get into the bios. I tried plugging out the power and holding the power switch and their are no usb flash drives or wires plugged in only the keyboard.

    I have also tried unplugging the hard drive but no luck. I upgraded the graphics card a year ago and it was working fine. I also put another 4gb of ram 6 months ago and that was working fine to.

    Anyone has any ideas of what might be wrong?


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    #2
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Any status lights on the front of the case or on the motherboard? Most DELLs will have a POST code sequence to diagnose boot problems. Check the manual for your specific submodel, should tell you what sequence or flashing pattern means what.


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    0connell15
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭0connell15


    All lights look fine so far. I'll keep looking. Thanks for the response!


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    free_man
    Registered Users Posts: 161 ✭✭free_man


    As you can't into BIOS, seems to be a BIOS issue. Try resetting BIOS. Also check BIOS battery. If your PC is > 4 yrs old, the battery might be dying.


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    IrlMonk
    Registered Users Posts: 429 ✭✭IrlMonk


    Yes CMOS battery needs replacing


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