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    Question Inspiron 1779 2-1 dead. Displays light code i don't understand

    No worries. I appreciate your input.
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    Question Inspiron 1779 2-1 dead. Displays light code i don't understand

    It could be i suppose, but i would expect some kind've beep code or bios error to be displayed. The laptop isn't powering on at all besides from the blink sequence i mentioned. Still, i did re-seed the module (only one installed), but it made no difference i'm afraid.
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    Question Inspiron 1779 2-1 dead. Displays light code i don't understand

    All the blinks are white. Four short ones, pause, then a longer fifth one. It's the power light in the front of the laptop. I went through all the Dell diagnostic PDF's and i don't even see that combination listed. Unfortunately the system is out of warranty, so they won't even talk to me...
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    Question Inspiron 1779 2-1 dead. Displays light code i don't understand

    My Inspiron 1779 2-1 is completely dead. When i plug it in and hold the power button down long enough (about 30 seconds), it displays the following code on the light in the front of the PC (facing you, on the keyboard side)... 4 short blinks, a pause, then a longer 5th blink. I thought that...