found the problem. Bad hard drive. Segate is sending a replacement. -------Original Message------- From: Roy Vestal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 06/23/03 03:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TriLUG] OT Computer wont boot up
> > hadn't fried any yet (over 250 machines so far) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason Tower" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 1:54 PM Subject: Re: [TriLUG] OT Computer wont boot up > BAD IDEA! ATX power supplies actually supply power to the motherboard even > when the PC is turned off. you should always physically unplug the power > cable before working on a system with an ATX supply, otherwise the potential > to damage parts is significantly increased. the older AT power supplies are > different, they don't supply power at all when switched off. > > jason > > On Friday 20 June 2003 13:42, Jeremy Portzer wrote: > > On Thu, 2003-06-19 at 19:28, Roy Vestal wrote: > > > Couple of things to try: > > > > > > 1: Reseat the RAM. Make sure you have discharged any ESD by simply > > > touching the power supply with the power supply *OFF* (no nasty shocks > > > please!). > > > > Note that you must leave the power cable plugged in for that to be > > completely effective, so that any ESD has a path to ground. That > > assumes that you have a proper three-prong power cable and your outlet > > is properly grounded. > > > > Alternatively, and grounded wrist strap is a really good idea. It has a > > resistor inside it too to reduce the risk of shock should you > > accidentally touch something hot while you're grounded. > > > > Good suggestions all around, Roy! > > > > --Jeremy > > _______________________________________________ > TriLUG mailing list > http://www.trilug.org/mailman/listinfo/trilug > TriLUG Organizational FAQ: > http://www.trilug.org/faq/TriLUG-faq.html > > _______________________________________________ TriLUG mailing list http://www.trilug.org/mailman/listinfo/trilug TriLUG Organizational FAQ: http://www.trilug.org/faq/TriLUG-faq.html > _______________________________________________ TriLUG mailing list http://www.trilug.org/mailman/listinfo/trilug TriLUG Organizational FAQ: http://www.trilug.org/faq/TriLUG-faq.html
