There are no expansion cards and the mouse and keybpard are my test units. 
Is it likely that replacing the CPU would be the final solution.  I don't 
think there are any other active elements in the computer after replacing 
the power supply, motherboard, and memory. If i replace the CPU all the 
active elements would have been replaced.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Mayer" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 6:06 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] rebuilding a Dell


> Sorry to have forgotten. It also wiped out the keyboard.
>
> Tom Mayer
>
> Thomas Mayer wrote:
>> I ran into a power supply failure that also took out the motherboard and 
>> mouse.
>>
>> Tom Mayer
>>
>> Russ Cox wrote:
>>> I have a Dell Dimension 2400 that was damaged by a nearby lightning hit. 
>>> No apparent damage but nothing works.  I figured the likely failures in 
>>> order of probability is: 1. power supply; 2.motherboard; 3. CPU. So I 
>>> tried another power supply - no success. Then I replaced the 
>>> motherboard - power light and drive light come on but the HDD doesn't 
>>> run up. Also replaced the memory. Replaced the HDD, still no success. 
>>> So the only thing left that I can think of is the CPU.  Is there 
>>> something else I should check out? I realize this may be an exercise in 
>>> futility, but it's a learning experience.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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