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Whats wrong with my dell Optiplex Gx 270?

I have a solid amber or yellow light . I replaced the power supply and re-seated the processor and memory sticks and I still have no video the only thing I cant do is turn it on and by holding the power button.

My specs are

Intel Pentium 4 2.6GHZ Processor

1GB Memory

40GB Hard drive

CD Drive and Floppy Drive

Intel Integrated 2D/3D Graphics Accelerator( VGA Port )

Realtek Integrated AC’97 Audio(SoundBlaster Compatible)

Intel Pro Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

Windows 98SE Loaded

1 Parallel, 1 Serial, 8 USB (2 Front/6 Rear), 2 PS/2, 1 VGA, 1 RJ-45, Audio Jacks

Update:

"I can turn it on and off by holding the power button"

Update 2:

I also hear the hard drive working

4 Answers

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  • 3 years ago

    It means your motherboard is expired

  • 3 years ago

    Had the EXACT same problem with my PC after incredibly heavy use in a 12 month period. Replace the hard drive and reinstall windows. ;) That'll get it to work again!! :D

  • 3 years ago

    After 15+ years... and running win 98SE

    Impressed that the hard disk is still working - perhaps it isn't .. and it can't boot

    Seriously, time for a new one.

    Win 98SE wont be protected against any current internet exploits

    and not sure your browser can cope with any pages..

    in fact what DO you use it for ?

  • Dave
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    Why on earth would you replace the power supply on a 19 year old computer??? What a waste of money.

    It's dead. Get a new one.

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