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Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:47:34 -0800
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try replcing cmos battery
clean dust from mb, fans, power supply, heatsink.
securely Reseat heatsink properly overtop of cpu


Christopher C. Charles
http://drpcdr.ca
416 398 3772


> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:50:32 -0500
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] lazy computer!!
> 
> From: "Russ Cox"
> >I have been struggling with this machine for several weeks now,
> >and can think of nothing else to try. Othe than replacing the whole
> machine.
> >Any other ideas?
> 
> Leave it on its side? <just kidding>
> Disclaimer: I just bought 4 MBs to do replacements on my "old stuff",
> and the results (for me) were outstanding. YMMV.
> 
> Have you taken it completely apart and put it back together,
> looking for anything odd, or under stress?
> 
> Sometimes "disturbing" an older machine (a little) will drive things
> nuts,
> but ripping it apart and putting it back together can be a big help by
> cleaning contacts, re-seating all plugs, and firming up the grounds,
> etc...
> 
> Observe all static precautions, and if you never worked inside a PC,
> study up on "how to build" sites for hints...
> 
>                              Good luck,    Rick Glazier
> 
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