So on the 18th of September (last Thursday), the Dell technician showed up and changed out the motherboard and the other components I listed out before and the computer still did not work. So Dell is now sending me a new videocard and...
I'm now in the exact same situation with my M1710, everything u have list is where I'm at as well....even the function and power button boot up sequence.
I contacted Dell and they're sending me the following parts;
1- Bottom cover
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As long as you have your Windows XP install disc I say give it a shot, but don't do an upgrade....it's much better to do a clean install. If you can't format your hard drive because you have important files the Vista setup will copy...