I have a dell laptop that I need to fix. I had to replace the hd so I got a new one. Tried to install windows but got this SCSI or something error but I'm going to worry about later.
I moved the laptop to the other side of my desk and now when I try and turn it on, I get 3 flashing LEDs (num lock, caps lock, and scroll lock) with it shutting down after. What's going on? bad mobo?


dell inspiron 600m

 

I'd remove the battery and try again.

 

some dells use steady/flashing LED combos for error diagnosis.

google or call dell

 

in and out, so many times
I tried it without the battery and without the ac, same thing
I googled lots and someone says the motherboard was loose on one someone fixed. I looked closely at the case and there is a lot of cracked plastic lol

I've started the unscrewing

 

Removing .... "screw 7b from quadrant C1, short, black...."


Putting back together .... "there's 4 screws left and 2 holes and none of the screws fit! Fuck this"

 

link? :chuckles:

 

so I put it back together and have 2 screws left over :hsugh:

at least it boots up now :hsughr:

 

is it ok to use crazy glue or something to hold that middle thing down? duct tape at the top doesn't work

 

glue it.

 

I have another laptop here I need to fix, thought it needed a new bulb...
got the new bulb and soldered the wires, but it still doesn't work. Took the inverter out and see that it's fucked up. A joint off of the main connector got fried and shit got a little heated... it even made the metal sheet behind it get heated.

would it be safe to just reconnect the joint that came out?
need pics?