Dry joins could well be the cause of the problem on the motherboard
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From: Chris. Aubrey-Smith <cas...@gmail.com>
To: Hampshire@mailman.lug.org.uk
Sent: Thu, 4 March, 2010 12:59:21
Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Recurrent Hardware Problem
On 1 February 2010 12:21, Chris. Aubrey-Smith <cas...@gmail.com> wrote:
>Hello, all!
>
>Quite a while ago, I had a problem with a machine which suddenly wouldn't
>start. After several attempts it started and ran normally and then would,
>again, refuse to start. On power-up, the fan would sometimes 'kick' and
>then.... nothing. Very occasionally, it would start and run normally.
>
>I checked everything I could think of, replaced the power supply and on/off
>switch (etc.) but the same problem continued.
>
>I raised a question on this forum, but got no answers. I never did resolve it
>and eventually cannibalised the machine for spares.
>
>I've just encountered another machine (a completely different make) which is
>displaying identical symptoms, so I'm moved to have another try.
>
>Does anyone have any suggestions?
>
Thanks to all who contributed!
In case anyone thinks that I just left this 'hanging'..... I've been ill for a
while.
I'm now back to something approaching normal, so I shall be having another go
shortly and will report results.
Chris.
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