That usually means that it doesn't see the monitor and keyboard/ mouse. The dell will be fine. Make sure everything is connected right and give it another go. It is rare, but I have seen the small interface board for the serial ports/KB/Mouse fail and give that error. If these got banged around during travel it is a good idea to open it up and seat the Dallas chip and any boards.
On the other system, connect a serial terminal to the console port and at the L1 prompt enter pwr u to turn it on. pwr d will turn it off. There is a small cable that goes to the front LCD and switches. I have seen this cause the no start problem as well as the small nipple breaking off of the back of the power button.
It is a bit of a task to get the front plastics off so be careful.
I have lots of spares for those systems so let me know if you need anything.
On the other system, connect a serial terminal to the console port and at the L1 prompt enter pwr u to turn it on. pwr d will turn it off. There is a small cable that goes to the front LCD and switches. I have seen this cause the no start problem as well as the small nipple breaking off of the back of the power button.
It is a bit of a task to get the front plastics off so be careful.
I have lots of spares for those systems so let me know if you need anything.
If the thing isn't on fire it's a software problem.


