Dell Vostro 430, needs pushing power button multiple times before powering up

Hi
I had to push the power button twice for the system to power up for a long time now. For the last month or so, I need to push the power button up to 20 times for the system to start. Is this an issue with the power unit of the system and does anyone a solutions for this.
Thanks

Hi,
Does this happen after leaving the system off all night or every time you start the machine?
If it happens all the time, the power button assembly might have malfunctioned and will need to be replaced. When was the system purchased? You can try the following steps and check if it makes any difference
Remove power cable
Hold down power button for 10 seconds
Plug back cable and try starting system.
Revert with an update and we can look at further options.

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