Inspiron 1546 shutdown after 10 seconds

[dritchey805]

I have a friends Dell Inspiron 1546 that used to run Windows 7 Home. When it is plugged in or on battery and you turn on the fans turn on and the power indicator lights up. After about 7-10 seconds it just turns off. I do not get any output on the monitor or thru the VGA output (as if it doesnt turn on). I checked the obvious things like removing the RAM, reseatting it. The only change I can notice is if I remove the RAM completely and turn on, I will get 2 short beeps.

My first thought was the motherboard, and I found one online from someone who had a decent rating for good used parts, so I purchased it and replaced it and no change.

My next guess (assuming the new motherboard is good) is to replace the CPU.

I would greatly appreciate any advice anyone could provide to try next.

Thanks,

Doug

 

[danomyte66]

I have a friends Dell Inspiron 1546 that used to run Windows 7 Home. When it is plugged in or on battery and you turn on the fans turn on and the power indicator lights up. After about 7-10 seconds it just turns off. I do not get any output on the monitor or thru the VGA output (as if it doesnt turn on). I checked the obvious things like removing the RAM, reseatting it. The only change I can notice is if I remove the RAM completely and turn on, I will get 2 short beeps.

My first thought was the motherboard, and I found one online from someone who had a decent rating for good used parts, so I purchased it and replaced it and no change.

My next guess (assuming the new motherboard is good) is to replace the CPU.

I would greatly appreciate any advice anyone could provide to try next.

Thanks,

Doug

Doug - I'm having the same issue. Did you ever resolve?

 

[imekul]

Doug - I'm having the same issue. Did you ever resolve?

Just encountered this exact same problem today! Either of you guys get anywhere?