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20-10-2007 8:11 AM
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Re: computer dead
20-10-2007 10:05 AM
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However a few thoughts if you would like to investigate further.
It could is a duff power supply.
Can you borrow another one and test
It could also be the motherboard or the connections to it
However it would be worth doing a few diagnostics first. Do you know which motherboard you have and is there a manual with it.
What we should be looking for is diagnostic lights on the motherboard and whether they light up when the computer fails to start.
Re: computer dead
20-10-2007 2:21 PM
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Re: computer dead
20-10-2007 4:55 PM
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When faced with two choices, simply toss a coin. It works not because it settles the question for you. But because in that brief moment while the coin is in the air. You suddenly know what you are hoping for.
Re: computer dead
20-10-2007 6:11 PM
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Re: computer dead
21-10-2007 12:12 AM
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Is there a light inside the case on the motherboard when its on? a lot have it and its normally on even when the power is off(but plugged in). if you can see the light it 89% likely its not the power supply
Re: computer dead
21-10-2007 1:02 PM
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Re: computer dead
22-10-2007 1:03 PM
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Re: computer dead
22-10-2007 7:09 PM
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Re: computer dead
23-10-2007 1:16 PM
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Re: computer dead
23-10-2007 6:43 PM
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I had something like this a long time ago, which I don't remember getting to the bottom of.
Removing the power lead or switching off at the plug socket for 5 or ten seconds allowed the PC to boot normally.
Hope this helps.
Re: computer dead
28-10-2007 2:21 PM
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29-10-2007 12:27 PM
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