My thoughts on this problem

I have seen this on a computer where the cpu is over heating.

In the case I observed, the machine started up did some beeps, although not
every time.
and powered after a few second.
No video display either.

It was cured, by removing the heat sink compound and that had got  onto the
bottom of the cpu contacts and the Ziff socket.

Robert
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "MICHAEL CAMPOBASS0" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 4:39 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Computer wont power on


> Hello ...
>   First time writing ... wonderful place for computer help.
>   I have a computer with a problem ... it wont turn on or more precisely
wont stay on ... it shuts off (by itself) after 2 seconds or so ...
>   ---  Pentium 4
>   ---  1 Gig memory
>   ---  Running Win XP Home edition
>   ---  Mother Board is ASUS P4PE-X
>   ---  2 CD drivers (1 Burner and 1 DVD player)
>   ---  A floppy driver
>   ---  Connect to Internet using a DSL access
>   ---  ATX Case with 2 Cooling fans besides the CPU fan and PS fan
>   ---  300 watts Power supply
>   ---  McAfee A/V software
>   Here are the specifics:
>   The computer is well maintained ... Using Anty-spyware cleaners and
Virus scans ... the computer is also updates as required.
>   I had turned it off for the night ... the next morning when I attempted
to turn it on it seemed that all was ok ... heard the fans surge, the
power-on light on the front of the case lighted normally ... but after 2
seconds the computer turns off (the power light remains on). I have to keep
the the front power switch pushed for about 5 seconds to turn the light off
so I can truy again. I dont hear any beeps.
>   Opened the case ... tried to power it ... noticed that all the fans
operate also there is a green LED on the MOBO that is always on as long the
Main switch on the back of the case is in the on postion. I disconnected one
drive at the time and power it ... but no luck. Could it be a defective
power supply? Or a dead HD? It was working fine the day before ... I dont
know how to check it if I cant turn it on. Does anyone have a suggestion
what could be the cause of this problems?. Any suggestion will be
appreciated ... Thank you so much
>   Michael Campobasso
>
>
>
> Michael
>
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