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Got a weird boot loop on a Dell Optiplex that had me stuck for a day
This thing would power on, show the Dell logo, then just restart... over and over. I tried the usual stuff, like clearing the CMOS and reseating the RAM, but nothing changed. Out of pure frustration, I unplugged the front panel USB header cable from the motherboard, and it booted right up. Must have been a short in that little connector. Has anyone else fixed a loop by just disconnecting the front ports?
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elliot_lane962mo ago
Wait you fixed a boot loop by just UNPLUGGING a cable? That's wild.
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fionak632mo ago
Actually had to unplug the power cable and hold the power button down for a full minute, @elliot_lane96. It drains the leftover power from the parts. I've seen it fix boot loops on old laptops and even some weird monitor flickering. Sometimes the hardware just gets stuck and needs a full reset, you know?
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