RaboatmanI have tried all the connections without success. I vaccumed out some dust (carefully) thinking that that might have caused the problem, but still no success. Obviously some power is getting to the system, because when I plug the cord in the back green light and the amber motherboard light come on. When I unplug it they go off after a few minutes. There are a number of cables and cords not attached inside, but I think that they are for bays that I do not use. I have 2 hard drives and 2 CD/DVD players.
Is there a diagram of what should be plugged into the output wires from the power source. I also checked the wires that go toward the on-off button in the front.
What next?
Raboatman
I will assume that you have the Dell Inspiron 530 Mini Tower and not the 530s Slim Tower version.
You can find the details of the Dell power supply connectors [page 120] and power connectors on the motherboard and the drives, here:
As you have 2 HD's and 2 optical drives installed and still using the default Dell power supply, then there should no free power connectors, except maybe the Floppy Drive connector.
Bev.