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    GX280 not booting

    Hi guys!
    I'm new here but I believe you can help out. I have a dell optiplex gx280 that is behaving in a strange manner. It all started after I opened to insert a memory module, which I did and then closed the machine(it's a desktop case).Then when i tried booting it, the machine didnt boot.I opened the machine again, took a look and everything was fine.I switched it while still open just to make sure it worked b4 closing it.This time it did boot and all was good.Then i closed the machine and tried switching it but failed to boot, the power LED kept on blinking.But when the machine is open everything works just fine.When i close n switch on the power LED jus blinks and nothing happens.
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    Re: GX280 not booting

    check the routing of psu and drive wires.bet you have one pinched.

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      #3
      Re: GX280 not booting

      ^^ Yup. Those Dell 'clamshell' cases are such a pain in the ass... Also check the seating of the RAM. Try removing the new RAM and see what happens. While you're in there, check the caps... The GX280 is another common board for bad Nichicon HM or HN caps...
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        Re: GX280 not booting

        Holy Damn!!!Yeah, you are right kc8adu. Its all results of poor workmanship at Dell labs. I jus checked the psu cables and they have been stripped bare by one those poorly finished metals that holds the floppy drive.So closing the case kinda short circuited the thing. I gues i'v to either change the psu or insulate the wires individually with an insulating tape. Thanx a lot guys!!!

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          Re: GX280 not booting

          Duct tape is probably cheaper than a new P/S, plus you might be able to use it on the burred bracket edges.
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            Re: GX280 not booting

            Yah, I just used a duct tape and evrything is fine now.

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