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Mara wrote:

> That doesn't mean much. You can have a PS that doesn't push enough current to
> power up the system and still have the mainboard light on.

While true, said power supply should still fire it's own cooling fan.
His is not doing so.

> Did you check the motherboard for capacitors with bulges and/or leaks in the
> caps?

Good point. He can replace them if that's the case, providing he's
alright with a soldering pencil.

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On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:24:23 -0700, Franki wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Last night there was a terrible lightning storm. This morning, my computer
> will not power on.
>
> I have tried replacing the power supply and power cord to no avail. My
> motherboard light DOES come on with any power supply including the
> lightning-struck one. I have taken the entire computer apart looking for
> burnt connectors etc. I have even SNIFFED everywhere to see if I can smell
> fried electronics and there's absolutely not one single spot anywhere on
> any part of the computer that has fried.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions as to what could be the problem?
>
> Thanks,
> Franki

Pull all cards except video, short the pins on the mainboard where the
on/off switch terminates. If it does not power up it may be time for a new
mainboard.

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