[NBLUG/talk] Trying to explain sudden computer death...

[Robert Hayes]

Then again, depending on the age of the motherboard, it may be something as 
simple as a bad/dislodged jumper.

Check/ reseat (several times each) the jumpers on your motherboard (powered 
down!) and see if that helps.


On Wednesday 22 June 2005 02:34 pm, Lincoln Peters wrote:
> On Sun, 2005-06-19 at 17:11 -0700, Ryan Culley wrote:
> > Maybe the PC's power supply failed?  This link has some suggestions to
> > determine if the power supply is bad.
>
> I've verified that the power supply is OK; I swapped it out with another
> one, and got no change.
>
> > http://www.fonerbooks.com/power.htm
>
> I do notice that it suggests that the power switch might be damaged, and
> I could try swapping the connection between it and the "reset" button.
> I tried that as well, and it didn't change anything.
>
> > You might also try a different power source.
>
> I know that the power source is working because it also connects to the
> monitor, printer, scanner, and even a lamp, and they all are receiving
> power.
>
>
> This is starting to look more and more like a motherboard problem...
>
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> Lincoln Peters
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