[wplug] Since we're off topic
Drew from Zhrodague
drew at zhrodague.net
Tue Feb 3 09:02:31 EST 2004
> Lately when turning on my computer, it doesn't work. The drives and power
> supply spin up, the keyboard and mouse flash their blinky-blinkys, but the
> monitor stays dark, and the hard drive never starts spooling so I know the
> OS isn't starting - i.e. not a monitor problem. Everything is ~3 months
> old, bought as new parts and assembled myself.
>
> So, it's probably the motherboard. I have a warranty, which it's still
> under, but shipping the MB back to some joint in California for them to
> send me a new one is a huge hassle, so if anyone had any ideas short of
> that, I'd welcome them. Or, if I get bitchslapped for using the forum for
> off-topic stuff, that's fine too - just let me know and it won't happen
> again. I donno how formal you guys are, having just joined the list a few
> weeks ago.
I've noticed this with my systems too. Usually I assemble them
myself. My hands are always really sweaty, and so the connectors and
contacts (and chassis) get to oxidizing rather quickly.
Then a friend of mine accosted me with this can of stuff --
contact cleaner. After taking one of my (beloved) machines apart, cleaning
ALL contacts, and putting it back together, this does not happen anymore.
I usually get second and third-hand components -- including
mainboards -- that people say are toast. More often than not, simply
wiping the CMOS makes the thing work like new.
Y'know, just a few tips from my perspective.
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Drew from Zhrodague http://www.WiFiMaps.com
drew at zhrodague.net Location Based WiFi
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