hay there i would try getting a hold of h/p them self there were a few
models had bad p/s in them and sometime they would fry the hole system .but
if it aint one of the models. than it sounds like the p/s went out  try
going to this site www.compgeeks.comand for about twenty bucks u can buy a
p/s tester
like i say have fun jerry the fat boy crider
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terrence Nolley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 12:39 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Dead PC...


> Hello all,
>
>     I was recently asked to looked at a friend's PC that was apparently
> struck by lightning.  Also attached to the power-strip (Not
> surge-protector) is a monitor and a printer.  Neither one of these
> devices was damaged. However, the HP computer has no power what so ever,
> after pressing the power button.  I've tried changing the power cable
> and the outlet without success.  Also, I didn't notice or smell any
> burnt components after opening the case.  Could someone tell me a step
> by step logical process for trouble-shooting such an issue.   Thanks
>
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