Clean the RAM.  Recently had the same thing happen with a 486.  The RAM was
not making good connection.

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: D Wall <>
> ......
> > BUT...
> >
> > On power on, the memory counts up then leaves her at
> > a blinking cursor ... that's it.  Attempting to boot from the A drive
> > results in the SAME blinking cursor under the memory count, right after
> the
> > drive lights and I hear it being queried (read from).
> >
> > Note: On power on, I  briefly hear the hard drive, see all drive LEDs
> light,
> > but don't get to any beeps.
> >
> > There is no ability to get to setup, just the blinking cursor after the
> > memory count. I can download a setup from Compaq to run off diskette,
> but
> > obviously
> > this is useless without the ability to boot from the A drive.   :(
> >
> > Any advise would be most welcome!  Another helpful person has suggested
> > corrosion as the cause,  and that I remove and reseat all adapter boards
> and
> > cables, then remove RAM and clean the contacts with an eraser.  (Fast
> Page
> > with tinned contacts, as specified for this model, are installed.)
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > D'
>
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