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Ed Thomasson <[log in to unmask]>
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PCBUILD - PC Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 18 Apr 1998 16:34:29 -0500
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Had the same problem that started out not so bad, but gradually got to the
point where yours is-- it was a cracked motherboard. It may be shorting
out, try Denny's solution first, if its not shorted, take the motherboard
back.
ed
>
>Most likely your motherboard is shorting out against the chassis. Hook up the
>motherboard out of the case and wiggle the power supply connector a little
bit.
>If you have the same problem, it's probably a bad power supply connection. If
>not, reinstall the motherboard with just one of the metal spacer nuts and use
>plastic spacers for the rest of the mounting holes.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Denny
>

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