Came home yesterday and my eMachines D2880 is dead as a doornail. Left it on when I left home and it was off when I returned and the start button does nuttin. There was no sign of impending doom although the fan MIGHT have been running a bit more than usual. My first instinct is to just replace it with a good used machine and install the old drive as a slave on the replacement computer but would prefer just getting the old one back up and running for at least a while if I can do so with a minimum of cost and time.

So, what happened? Power supply go? I know remote diagnosis is difficult but I have to believe there are a limited numbers of possibilities.

As you have probably figured out, I am somewhat of a novice at this. I have installed memory, DVD drives and modems. But this is new to me. I have a CompUSA nee Tiger Direct nee Global Computer Warehouse near me. So, the questions are:

What do I need?

What should I expect to pay?

Any specs/brands I need to look for/avoid?

Any installation advice?

No computer. No calendar. No internet access. I am naked here. (Well, figuratively. I am at the library after all.) I would really appreciate any help here as I need to get this resolved, and fast.

Bruce




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