Booting Problems-4 Green Lights & Amber Power Light

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I have a Dell 3100 desktop & have had repeated problems with booting. There
are 4 green lights on the panel & a steady amber power light. Dell has given
instructions on releasing residual power by unplugging all cables & holding
in power button for 30 seconds, then replugging everything & booting up.
"Sometimes" this solution works and sometimes it takes repeatedly pushing the
"on & off" button in. When it finally boots up, there are no problems.

I have a warranty on the computer, but until Dell troubleshoots the problem,
they will not dispense technician. There is nothing new plugged in or been
added to computer. I had no problems until mid-August, and have had the
computer for 2 years.

Yesterday Dell came up with the idea that it was my surge protector....got a
new one, no change!

Does anyone have any answers? I can't understand why this became a problem
after 2 yrs with the computer in the same location and nothing new added.

Thanks for any help!
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