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Old January 28th 05, 10:49 PM
Patty
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On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 13:34:03 -0800, Sam wrote:

I had the same problem the other week and found out it was a fried CPU. If
absolutely nothing happens when you start the system up (besides the fans)
then suspect the CPU, RAM, motherboard or power supply. I think you've
eliminated the power supply as the culprit. The only way I know is to start
swapping the RAM and CPU, etc. until you narrow down the problem.

Sam


Since I don't have any parts for a system like this (just helping out a
friend) I don't have anything to swap. I did try reseating the RAM, let me
tell you, this must be the cheapest motherboard ever made, I had a heck of
a time getting the RAM to seat back in. Normally you push them in the slot
and they snap lock. Not with these, they would not lock in and kept
falling out. Finally, after much wiggling and pushing I got them to seat.
I suspect there's many problems with this system. I'm going to suggest we
just try to salvage what we can and put together a different system for
her. Was just scrounging all my old parts, but don't have enough SIMMs to
put anything together (have motherboard, CPU from an old 200Mhz system). I
must explain here... computer is for a friend's stepmom who only uses it to
balance her checkbook, play Reversi, and check email through AOL. She
doesn't need a supersystem. She has very limited or no funds to buy a new
computer. Anyone got some leftover EDO Simms laying around they don't need
anymore? vbg

Patty