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Jack R Payton <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 15 May 2001 21:58:29 -0400
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Neville:

Re: no start (no led's, etc)

Someone properly suggested checking the wall plug, etc ("first see if
it's plugged in"). After that, try:
1. Ckt breaker, fuse, or fusable link in power supply?
2. Bad fan in power supply or CPU (some of these act like CB's if they go
bad)
3. Some components like addn'l parallel port cards cause no-start failure
if they go belly up. Old techie trick: remove all cards and
devices/drivers & see if your computer starts. You don't even need a
floppy, CD, or hard drive - it should start up to the BIOS screen. If it
doesn't start, you'll know you have a problem in electrical, power
supply, mobo, or CPU, as they are all that's installed. If it starts,
reinstall stuff one at a time, and see what happens. If no-start after
reinstalling a component, voila!

jack payton

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