At 11:39 AM 8/14/2002, you wrote:
>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

If you will visit our website and the column called: Troubleshooting
Basics you will find numerous articles that will lead you step by
step through this process:
http://freepctech.com/troubleshooting/
Although I wrote these a few years back, they are still just as current
for today's PCs as they were then.

    Bob Wright
The NoSpin Group, Inc.
http://freepctech.com


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