Re: [CGUYS] Computer dropped dead overnight
If not a fuse, might the switch need to be replaced? Barb * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Computer dropped dead overnight
Yes, but switches don't go bad often. Not nearly as often as power supplies. And many times there's a positive indication the switch is working e.g. a surge sound when pressed; an led on the mobo lighting up, etc. On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Barbara Conn bc...@cpcug.org wrote: If not a fuse, might the switch need to be replaced? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Computer dropped dead overnight
Taps? Stewart At 08:23 AM 1/31/2009, you wrote: Not much to say. A 4-year-old eMachines used by my wife (ironically I had been planning to replace it, but was hoping to wait for Windows 7) was on last night past midnight. When I saw it this morning, it was off and cannot be powered back on. The only power switch is a toggle on the front. Pressing it does nothing. I tried plugging it into a different outlet (it is normally on a UPS). There were no power interruptions overnight, I would have known because several clocks would have been blinking. Any suggestions beyond the obvious? Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Computer dropped dead overnight
Quoting John Emmerling jpemmerl...@gmail.com: Not much to say. A 4-year-old eMachines used by my wife (ironically I had been planning to replace it, but was hoping to wait for Windows 7) was on last night past midnight. When I saw it this morning, it was off and cannot be powered back on. The only power switch is a toggle on the front. Pressing it does nothing. I tried plugging it into a different outlet (it is normally on a UPS). There were no power interruptions overnight, I would have known because several clocks would have been blinking. Any suggestions beyond the obvious? Is there a fuse on the power supply? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Computer dropped dead overnight
Not externally. I looked for something plainly visible that might indicate the presence of a fuse. I didn't want to open it (never opened this one before) before asking for suggestions. Do such power supplies typically have fuses? On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 10:03 AM, Reid Katan ka...@his.com wrote: Is there a fuse on the power supply? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Computer dropped dead overnight
If there is a fuse in the power supply (and they are not easy to get at), and it is blown, replacing it probably won't help - they are so cheaply built these days that a component failure is final. Assuming that your power supply is a standard form factor (size, mounting screws, connectors, etc.), it is easier and cheaper to just replace it ($10-15 from Internet suppliers). I routinely pull the power supplies out of dead machines and inventory them for future replacements. Mike Reid Katan wrote: Quoting John Emmerling jpemmerl...@gmail.com: Not much to say. A 4-year-old eMachines used by my wife (ironically I had been planning to replace it, but was hoping to wait for Windows 7) was on last night past midnight. When I saw it this morning, it was off and cannot be powered back on. The only power switch is a toggle on the front. Pressing it does nothing. I tried plugging it into a different outlet (it is normally on a UPS). There were no power interruptions overnight, I would have known because several clocks would have been blinking. Any suggestions beyond the obvious? Is there a fuse on the power supply? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Computer dropped dead overnight
At 10:30 AM 1/31/2009, you wrote: If there is a fuse in the power supply (and they are not easy to get at), and it is blown, replacing it probably won't help - they are so cheaply built these days that a component failure is final. Assuming that your power supply is a standard form factor (size, mounting screws, connectors, etc.), it is easier and cheaper to just replace it ($10-15 from Internet suppliers). I routinely pull the power supplies out of dead machines and inventory them for future replacements. Mike even wrong form factor will go, if you can get a couple of screws in. pull off the side, turn the machine on, and with a vom see if there is any voltage life at all. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Computer dropped dead overnight
If you have a power supply tester, check it; PS failures are not uncommon, and replacements are cheap. Note you cannot check voltages in a standard computer power supply with a voltmeter, as the unit must be powered up. You may be able to swap for one if you have one laying around. On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 9:23 AM, John Emmerling jpemmerl...@gmail.com wrote: Not much to say. A 4-year-old eMachines used by my wife (ironically I had been planning to replace it, but was hoping to wait for Windows 7) was on last night past midnight. When I saw it this morning, it was off and cannot be powered back on. The only power switch is a toggle on the front. Pressing it does nothing. I tried plugging it into a different outlet (it is normally on a UPS). There were no power interruptions overnight, I would have known because several clocks would have been blinking. Any suggestions beyond the obvious? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Computer dropped dead overnight
Is there a fuse on the power supply? So how can one easily tell that it is the power supply? Is the power supply's fan running? Are any indicator LEDs on the mobo lit? You could get a cheap voltage tester at Radio Shack, but that costs about the same as a replacement power supply. Can you patch in another power supply, like from a differen computer? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Computer dropped dead overnight
This may not be it but it has happened to me. After having something very similar happen to me. I swapper power cords with something else and tried plugging it in. It worked. Don't ask me why but it does happen. I only wish all problems were that easy. Stewart At 11:50 AM 1/31/2009, you wrote: So how can one easily tell that it is the power supply? Is the power supply's fan running? Are any indicator LEDs on the mobo lit? You could get a cheap voltage tester at Radio Shack, but that costs about the same as a replacement power supply. Can you patch in another power supply, like from a differen computer? Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
