Actually, no, I haven't tried that, I didn't think of it, I've been using
the same cpu fan everytime, thanks for that suggestion.
I want to ask this before I try it as I'm a bit wary, so here goes: would it
be too risky to take the cpu fan off and see if the system fires up?
Obviously, I wouldn't leave it running for long, just long enough to see if
it's worth me buying another fan? It's a slot1 500mhz p3 cpu.
As far as I'm aware, a slot 1 cpu can run for at least a few seconds without
being fried, but I may be wrong. I'm told a celeron wouldn't be quite so
'hard-waring'.
I won't try this until someone tells me either yes or no.
TIA
Michele Sayer


Have you tried replacing the CPU fan unit?  Perhaps it could be starting
them
tripping our on high amps.

Regards,
Mike Scott

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