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Dell Inspiron 546

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=== Inspiron 546 Won't Power Up, Orange Light on Motherboard ===Dell Inspiron 546 won't power on. When connected to AC, there's an amber light (or orange light) on the motherboard.  Pressing power button causes case fan to spin for a brief moment.  No other activity.  System will not power on nor boot.  PSU tests good.  With all other peripherals disconnected the system will not boot.  There is only a steady amber power light right at power up. Never gose to green. No video or drive lights come on.The Dell Inspiron 546 uses a Dell F896N 0896N Motherboard.  This motherboard or mainboard is known to have a higher than usual failure rate.  If the PSU has been eliminated as the culprit then the motherboard is likely defective and requires replacement.  A new replacement is approximately $50.00 - that is NEW and not REFURBISHED.  Replacement of the motherboard typically resolves the issue.  Ensure the replacement board is equipped with a new CMOS battery.  Old stock may have battery that is end of shelf life. 
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