Re: Alas poor HP box


"Lee" <cyberwitch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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citizen142 wrote:
Meant not even posting - no bios.

Has it got power, fans and lights?
If not then PSU is suspect, especially if it was unplugged from AC to work
on...

Lee

My thoughts exactly. When shut down the PSU is in a semi dormant
state but still working. The electrolytic capacitors dry up, just
waiting for you to pull out the mains plug, then it won't restart when you
re-connect.

Hint: this sometimes works, blow a hot hairdryer through the fan
grille for a minute or so, it might burst into life, then don't unplug
untill you buy a new PSU.

--
Graham.
%Profound_observation%


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