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McGuire

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    Power failure
    « on: August 23, 2009, 12:10:18 PM »
    2002 ATX PC.  Power comes on only for an instant; enough to turn the fans a second. PSU is good(tested on other computer). AC source is good. Connections to motherboard are good. Power on switch is good. Thoughts?
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    patio

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    Re: Power failure
    « Reply #1 on: August 23, 2009, 12:12:48 PM »
    Has the machine been moved recently ? ?
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      Re: Power failure
      « Reply #2 on: August 23, 2009, 12:16:16 PM »
      Yeah it's been moved.  In fact, I'm using it and another like it to experiment and learn from.
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      Re: Power failure
      « Reply #3 on: August 23, 2009, 12:18:04 PM »
      Remove and re-seat both the RAM and any addon cards that are installed...
      Gently shake the case to see if there may be a loose screw rattling around in there...this is known to short out the MBoard.
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        Re: Power failure
        « Reply #4 on: August 23, 2009, 12:24:00 PM »
        Unbelievable, it was the RAM!  Thanks Patio!
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        Re: Power failure
        « Reply #5 on: August 23, 2009, 06:37:03 PM »
        Excellent!
        Glad to hear you are fixed up...
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