Hardware problem: Dead desktop

[Mark M Lambert]

Okay, I just tried the battery thing, unfortunately it didn't change
anything. Quite bummed about that as I had the same problem with my
previous computer and it worked.


----- Original message -----
From: "Smacky Wolf" <smacky.wolf at gmail.com>
To: "'Mark M Lambert'" <mark+linux.ubuntu at marklambert.net>, "'Ubuntu'"
<ubuntu-au at lists.ubuntu.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 11:40:54 +1100
Subject: RE: Hardware problem: Dead desktop

Hey Mark,

I've seen this issue before, and in the past it has been to do with
dodgy BIOS settings. Try turning off and unplugging the machine,
removing the lithium battery from the mobo, and leaving it for ten or
fifteen minutes. Don't know for sure if it will work, but worked for my
friend the other day.

Could be fried components, which would suck. But try this first.

Smacky

-----Original Message----- From: ubuntu-au-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com
[mailto:ubuntu-au-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com] On Behalf Of Mark M
Lambert Sent: Saturday, 10 November 2007 11:14 AM To: Ubuntu Subject:
Hardware problem: Dead desktop

Hello all, I know this is not a Ubuntu problem but I don't know who else
to ask. My desktop PC has died, or appears to be brain dead. When I
power up the power supply appears to work - all the fans come on, I can
open and close DVD drawer, and the power LED illuminates, but then the
PC just sits there. Screen remains black, no hard disk activity. I think
the CPU is cooked, but no idea how to test this or isolate the problem
component. Can anyone give me ideas, or does anyone know someone in
Sydney I can take it to that won't rip me off.

Thanks heaps Mark

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