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Dell Vostro 400 stuck in restart?

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Okay, I have a Dell Vostro 400, and when I power up, the fans spin, the lights light, and after 1.5 seconds it stops, and then does it over again. I have replaced the board, I have replaced the power button, I am at my witts end. Any suggestions.

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What does Dell have to say about this? I'm thinking you have a power instability somewhere, caused by a faulty motherboard or power supply. Since you've already replaced your board, that leaves...

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