Re: [Hampshire] Resurrecting a dead PC

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Author: Tim
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Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Resurrecting a dead PC
On Saturday 07 June 2008 07:47:56 Cayenne-uk wrote:
> This is the worst possible time for the kids' PC to die - just as I'm about
> to go away for a few weeks!! Grr!
> Anyway, I am not sure what the faulty component would be, so I have once
> again turned to the trusty group!
>
> The problem is that nothing at all happens when the power on button is
> pressed. Looking at the Motherboard, it has a red led lit up, so presumably
> it isn't the power supply. My guess is that somehow the MB has got
> frazzled. I suppose it could be that the CPU is dead, which I'm placing a
> close second. Any second opinions would be gratefully received.
>
> Thanks
>
> Kelvin


Most motherboards I have seen with an led on are always green (well when they
are working), so yours being red is certainly indicating a problem, have you
checked the motherboard manufacturers web site for guidance on what the red
light could mean?

Tim

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