Computer problem

[Karl F. Larsen]

James Takac wrote:
> Hi Karl
>
> On Thursday 20 August 2009 07:03:06 Karl F. Larsen wrote:
>   
>> Mark Haney wrote:
>>     
>>> Karl Larsen wrote:
>>>       
>>>>     Not having a cpu fan makes me not leaving things turned on much of
>>>> the time. Do these things remind you of anything? I am stopped at the
>>>> moment :-)
>>>>
>>>> 73 Karl
>>>>         
>>> Are you certain you're plugging in the CPU fan in the right spot?  Since
>>> you didn't mention the exact MB I can't say for certain, but is it
>>> possible you're hooking it to the right connector?
>>>
>>> Typically if you aren't getting video (I'm assuming it's on board video
>>> since you didn't mention a video card) that's always been a sign to me
>>> that the MB is grounding out on a mount somewhere.
>>>
>>> It /could/ be a bad MB, bad CPU, bent CPU connector (back in the old
>>> days) or some such, but I've seen more electrical grounds, than bad
>>> hardware.  Make sure there's metal on metal connecting the MB to the
>>> case.
>>>       
>>     I am checking further and find that the big chip AMD 780G on the
>> mother board is getting quite warm quickly. I fear this is where the
>> power is going that should run the cpu fan. I looked up the chip and it
>> does all the video and audio and reads the mouse and the keyboard. I
>> think this is a failure I can't fix.
>>
>>
>> 73 karl
>>     
>
> Have you tried powering the MB outside the case to make sure the issue isn't a 
> short somewhere? If not then I'd suggest trying that. Also if any cards 
> plugged in, remove them and try one at a time to see which might be a 
> possible culprit
>
> James
>
>
>
>   
    I covered all that in a earlier message.

karl