Computer won't boot up - Dell E521

lonestarfan · 27 January 2015 at 10:22PM

What does anyone think the best options are- wait until a used motherboard becomes available (he's searched for one and not been able to source one) or get a new computer.
What computer ? I'd like a really low spend on it as I don't use a desktop much due to iphone and iPad and haven't got a lot of funds after xmas. I only use email, possibly a little Internet, storing photos, iTunes to back up iphone. Most important use is Citrix access gateway for my job.
Or should I start a new thread?
Thanks.

NiftyDigits · 28 January 2015 at 2:46AM

Does the PC have a Floppy Disc drive?

lonestarfan · 28 January 2015 at 8:42AM

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Does the PC have a Floppy Disc drive?

No. It had a cd drive so I could burn CDs of phots and play music. Cheers.

NiftyDigits · 28 January 2015 at 11:05AM

lonestarfan wrote: »

No. It had a cd drive so I could burn CDs of phots and play music. Cheers.

The FDD was to assist in performing a BIOS recovery. The model is particularly problematic for many, but I have not observed anyone attempting a BIOS recovery.

Collabora · 28 January 2015 at 11:15AM

check here
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19260080

second post down shows where a MB can be purchased

http://www.discountelectronics.com/product?product_id=2840&product_model=62

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261466060082

Computer won't boot up - Dell E521

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