Re: [Sheflug] computer that won't boot after power cut

[Adam Funk <a.funk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

[06/07/12 20:33] Adam Funk wrote:
> [06/07/12 19:36] Adam Funk wrote:
> 
>> Of course I know where Maplin is.  :-)   But I'll see what PSUs are in
>> the old boxes under my desk first (I suspect one box might not have one,
>> and I can't remember the wattages).
>>
>> The PSU hadn't occurred to me, because previous PSU problems for me have
>> been all-or-nothing, but on reflection it seems quite possible that it's
>> putting out enough power, or to enough of the rails, to light the main
>> lights and the DVD drive lights, but not enough to really get the
>> machine going.
> 
> That didn't work (swapped out a 370 W PSU, swapped in about the same
> from a box that did boot properly).  I guess it's probably worth trying
> a slightly more powerful one as a last resort, but if that doesn't work,
> can anyone recommend a supplier in Sheffield that can sell me a standard
> tower box with no HDD but otherwise loaded, and with quick delivery?

Actually that was a "dumb panic" response.  I've taken it to the
neighbourhood computer store to swap parts until it gets through POST again.


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