Hi Ian,
That sure sounds like a short to me. Does it smell like it's burning?
Brad Loomis
Los Angeles, CA

-----Original Message-----
 I have a Celeron-based BookPC (FlexATX).  It's about a year old and rarely
get used.  I've just noticed that when attaching the power cord to it, I
hear a hissing (as an air being released) from the rear, and sometimes I
think I feel warm air coming  from the vent holes.  It powers up, but only
sometimes actually boot/POST (no video, nuthin').  Also, when this PC is
connected to a Linksys KVM switch it fouls up (disables) the others
connected to the KVM (which gets its power thru KB port).   Anyone as any
ideas for a solution before I fling this P.O.S. outta my window?   TIA

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