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Argh! Got computer from storage and it's not working
shmokes:
Yeah, I've tried a single chip in each socket (performed multiple times with different chips), a chip in every odd socket, a chip in every even socket. I've even booted with no RAM installed and I still get the same result (no beep codes). I'm confident that RAM is not an issue.
--- Quote from: leapinlew on November 07, 2011, 09:08:45 am ---Back on topic, what have you tried and have you had any luck yet?
--- End quote ---
Replaced the battery
Cleared the CMOS
Reseated RAM, CPU, Videocard
Removed everything but those last three items
Cleaned the contacts on the videocard
Dusted the whole interior with compressed air
Visually inspected the capacitors (none appear blown)
Visually inspected the connectors on the processor and videocard and ram (no bent pins or burn marks)
Tested the leads from the power supply with multimeter - All showed proper voltages (4 pin peripheral connectors, 24 pin motherboard, 8 pin CPU)
ChadTower:
So clearly the next step is testing the mobo with a different power supply or testing the power supply with a different mobo.
shmokes:
Yeah. I've called a local computer guy to do just that. Hopefully he'll get back to me soon. It's taking forever, but his rates are much better than going to a place like Micro Center. Once upon a time I could easily have tested this myself, but I don't have access to testbeds anymore. The only way for me to test with another power supply would be to purchase another one. Likewise for the motherboard. I suppose I could go purchase a power supply, try it, and return it if it doesn't fix my problem. But the older I get, the less inclined I am to do things like that.
ChadTower:
Heh. Or you could troll around for a parts PC to test with. Few things are easier to get than a dead PC. Or hell just borrow someone's old PC.
CCM:
Just go to best buy and pick up a power supply. If it works, it's a cheap easy fix. If you still have the same issue, return the power supply... no money out of pocket. I wold not pay anyone to look at it until you have tried everything you can.
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