# Dell E1705 Not powering up
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dell-e1705-not-powering-up/201099
**Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [December 16, 2008, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dell-e1705-not-powering-up/201099 "2008-12-16T08:37:00Z")
**Posts on this page:** 9
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### Author:  [@rmrider897](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rmrider897)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dell-e1705-not-powering-up/201099/1 "2008-12-16T08:37:00Z")
I went to start it up last week and it was turning on as usual. I was watching TV and when I turned back around to the computer it was off. When I went to hit the power button the Left LED lights up, then the middle one, then they both turn off and nothing happens. I grabbed another power supply from work and ruled that out. I bought another battery (I needed one anyways) and its not that. I took the memory out and flipped it around and re-inserted and etc. One time I did this the caps LED and the numbs LED both lit up but then per usual nothing happens. I have tried to reseat the RAM like 10 times. And when I hold the function key down and hit the power button, all LOCKS keys flash once and then turn off. I’m guessing from the dell support site its a motherboard issue. It seems like a lot of E1705’s have had the same issue. But I figured I would ask around. Any more suggestions?
I can extend my warranty for $170 and they can fix it or I can order the MB for $490. I’m leaning towards extending my warranty. Thoughts?
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### Author:  [@8Grand](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/8Grand)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dell-e1705-not-powering-up/201099/2 "2008-12-16T09:45:31Z")
probably the board, ive had a few IBMs that did similar things.
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### Author:  [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dell-e1705-not-powering-up/201099/3 "2008-12-16T10:10:11Z")
\*\*\*\* Dell and their proprietary stuff man… $490 for a mobo is off the wall. I’d say just go with the warranty, but maybe you can get a mobo off ebay?
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### Author:  [@8Grand](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/8Grand)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dell-e1705-not-powering-up/201099/4 "2008-12-16T11:04:07Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/38922/6):
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> \*\*\*\* Dell and their proprietary stuff man… $490 for a mobo is off the wall. I’d say just go with the warranty, but maybe you can get a mobo off ebay?
still not worth it, you can buy a new laptop for 500 with a decent warranty.
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### Author:  [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dell-e1705-not-powering-up/201099/5 "2008-12-16T11:27:38Z")
> [@Buffalo Bills 2007 Season Discussion](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buffalo-bills-2007-season-discussion/35063/651):
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> still not worth it, you can buy a new laptop for 500 with a decent warranty.
Not an E1705. Given the circumstance this is hard to say but the E1705 is one of the better laptops out there. Just about everything is upgradeable. I have the Inspiron 9400(the predecessor) and it is awesome. Everything is upgradeable. Check google for mobo options.
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### Author:  [@8Grand](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/8Grand)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dell-e1705-not-powering-up/201099/6 "2008-12-16T11:30:12Z")
> [@Hitachi 42" 1080 Plasma for 699 (with sears card)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hitachi-42-1080-plasma-for-699-with-sears-card/39033/2):
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> Not an E1705. Given the circumstance this is hard to say but the E1705 is one of the better laptops out there. Just about everything is upgradeable. I have the Inspiron 9400(the predecessor) and it is awesome. Everything is upgradeable. Check google for mobo options.
still, i wouldnt shell almost 500 into a laptop thats out of warranty.
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### Author:  [@SMort38](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SMort38)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dell-e1705-not-powering-up/201099/7 "2008-12-16T11:34:28Z")
porn overload
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### Author:  [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dell-e1705-not-powering-up/201099/8 "2008-12-16T11:53:47Z")
[http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-inspiron-9400-E1705-motherboard-for-serprateVGA-d1\_W0QQitemZ310078822921QQcmdZViewItem](http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-inspiron-9400-E1705-motherboard-for-serprateVGA-d1_W0QQitemZ310078822921QQcmdZViewItem)
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### Author:  [@rmrider897](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rmrider897)
#### Post date: [December 16, 2008, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dell-e1705-not-powering-up/201099/9 "2008-12-16T18:14:55Z")
> [@FS: FALL OUT BOY TICKETS 11/19/07](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-fall-out-boy-tickets-11-19-07/38508/40):
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> [http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-inspiron-9400-E1705-motherboard-for-serprateVGA-d1\_W0QQitemZ310078822921QQcmdZViewItem](http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-inspiron-9400-E1705-motherboard-for-serprateVGA-d1_W0QQitemZ310078822921QQcmdZViewItem)
Thats what I think i need. Thing is I would be looking at $200 after shipping when I can extend my warranty for $170 and get another year out of it. I think I am going to go that route.
BTW Shawn, I keep vids on my external HD.