Re: [Hampshire] Recurrent Hardware Problem

On 1 February 2010 12:21, Chris. Aubrey-Smith <cas194@???> wrote:

> Hello, all!
>
> Quite a while ago, I had a problem with a machine which suddenly wouldn't
> start. After several attempts it started and ran normally and then would,
> again, refuse to start. On power-up, the fan would sometimes 'kick' and
> then.... nothing. Very occasionally, it would start and run normally.
>
> I checked everything I could think of, replaced the power supply and on/off
> switch (etc.) but the same problem continued.
>
> I raised a question on this forum, but got no answers. I never did resolve
> it and eventually cannibalised the machine for spares.
>
> I've just encountered another machine (a completely different make) which
> is displaying identical symptoms, so I'm moved to have another try.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions?
>

Thanks to all who contributed!

In case anyone thinks that I just left this 'hanging'..... I've been ill for
a while.

I'm now back to something approaching normal, so I shall be having another
go shortly and will report results.

Chris.