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    Dell m1530 Code Lookup

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by bigee1212, Dec 18, 2009.

  1. bigee1212

    bigee1212 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys. I'm having trouble finding out what is wrong with my computer. When I power it on, nothing happens, the LEDs just cycle through as if it is going to power on, but then it just powers down. (Power led stays on). But, when i hold the FN key, and try to click the power button, i get some flashing lights.

    from left to right i get

    (Flashing) (Solid) (Solid)

    from what i have read this is a "psa code"?? im not entirely sure and i cant find out what is wrong . any advice would be appreciated.
     
    bigee1212, Dec 18, 2009
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    pchan Notebook Geek

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    pls call dell.. if you are still under warranty :) sounds like your mobo died on you..
     
    pchan, Dec 19, 2009
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    shadow25 Notebook Geek

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    That doesn't look like a PSA Code

    PSA Code generates beeps or displays an error code

    Flashing-Solid-Solid means theres a problem with the CPU on the m1530

    If it was the mobo, they'd all be flashing

    **these are just from what i've read, dont trust everything you read online**
     
    shadow25, Dec 19, 2009
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