Re: [Hampshire] Recurrent Hardware Problem

Hi Chris,

I have seen this sort of thing before.

Remove all cards that are in pci, aga slots ect.

Remove all leads to switches ect.

Remove motherboard and place on newspaper.

Connect switch connector.

Switch on and see what happens.

The replace components one item at a time.

If may be a card drawing more current than the board can cope with, or damaged
track on motherboard.

It has been known for assembly technicians to have accidentally damaged
motherboards and hope that no one would notice when the computer is built.

John Eayrs

On Monday 01 February 2010 12:21:42 Chris. Aubrey-Smith 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?
>
> Chris.