wrote:
> Robert Berman wrote:
> > Computer Repair Experts:
> >
> > Here is my system (what I know):
> >
> > ABS P4 2.4 Ghz (no hyperthreading or dual core - bought before the new
> > naming convention)
> > 512M Ram
> > Asus - P4-533C mother board
> > Creative Soundcard
> > ATI X800 XT video card (4X AGP)
> > On board ethernet
> >
> > The computer was working fine, I leave it running 90% of the time. I
> > had turned the computer off for a few days when I was on vacation, when
> > I returned, I pressed the power on button, the LED came on, I heard the
> > hard drive spin up, the hd led illuminated, goes out, and then nothing.
> > The display (LED) never gets the video signal. I tried swapping the
> > video card and the problem still exists. All the fans are on, the green
> > LED on the mother board is lit, and the optical drives seem to be
> > working (or at least getting power). When I press the Caps lock or Num
> > lock key on the keyboard it does not illuminate the corresponding LED
> > (since the computer never really boots up). I replaced the CMOS
> > battery. Does anyone have any ideas? Any help would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Robert Berman
> >
> > robert.ber...@gmail.com
>
> reseat cables, try again
> Remove all cards bar video. try again
> Remove all drives. try again
> Remove video card. try again, listen for the right beeps
> swap ram, try again
> check psu voltages
> if youve got a scope, check psu rails to see if theyre clean
>
> Failing all else, get another similar mahcine and swap parts 1 by 1
> until the new machine dies. Then you know what part's faulty. And if
> really lucky, you now have 2 knackered machines.
>
>
> NT
"Then you know what part's faulty. And if
really lucky, you now have 2 knackered machines." <giggle>
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