Re: After Lightening Storm - Computer Will Not Turn on


"Von Fourche" <khonakong@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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"JayB" <JayB@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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even if the computer was turned off,
it could still have taken a hit because the network line was not
disconnected. or perhaps the phone line was not disconnected from the
modem.
a surge could have traveled up either of those points as well.


I asked my brother if the phone line was hooked to the surge protector and
he said it was but, when it comes to computers they are so confused I
can't take what they say to be true until I visit them and look.

I have my computers hooked up to a surge protector but even when big
storms come I usually unplug everything just to be safe.



Unplug the system from any surge/UPS and plug it directly into a known good
wall outlet. If it still will not power on/POST.........file a homeowner's
claim.


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