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Terry Hill wrote:
If you do scrap it - do keep the cpu ram/disks etc - just in case we can organise a resurrection day somewhere...My first step with a machine that won't POST is to remove EVERYTHING from it bar 1 (KnownGood) stick of RAM, CPU +HS, MOBO and PSU. Those are the bare minimum to boot up a system, and it helps you narrow down where the issue is. (because if it POSTS at this point, you now start connecting other devices one at a time) I'd also clear the CMOS (usually a jumper on the motherboard, if there isnt or you cant find it, take the coin shaped battery out, go make a cuppa, then come back and replace it) If it still doesnt POST, i'd voltage check the PSU, and then things start getting expensive as you start looking for replacement MOBO or CPU.Rhia has it here, if you've done this little lot, and checked the PSU then it's generally time to throw away the motherboard. If you're looking for a computer place in Tiverton, you could try this chap: Glen Davey Computers 13 Westexe South, Tiverton Devon EX16 5DQ Tel 01884 251013 Mobile 07880811102
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