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QualityMpegs · 04-10-2003, 10:27 AM

Well, there were two power surges this morning and my computer was on both times. Now, the CPU does not start up for longer than about half a second.

If I remove the plug from the wall and plug it back in, it'll start up for about half a second(hdd and power lights flash), then it turns off and won't start up again unless I unplug then replug.

I'm thinking the power supply? Anyone have any ideas? I really need to get this back up.

Thanks in advance...I'm on my laptop btw...

iroc409 · 04-10-2003, 10:29 AM

EscortBiz · 04-10-2003, 10:31 AM

sounds like a power supply deal, bring it in local

chupacabra · 04-10-2003, 10:31 AM

its most likely the power supply, as you thought... replace that first, cross fingers..

iroc409 · 04-10-2003, 10:33 AM

get yourself a good UPS

Rutopls · 04-10-2003, 10:34 AM

As others said more then likely a power supply just hope it didnt damage the motherboard... while your getting a new power supply, may I suggest a new surge protector also

QualityMpegs · 04-10-2003, 10:36 AM

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Originally posted by Rutopls
As others said more then likely a power supply just hope it didnt damage the motherboard... while your getting a new power supply, may I suggest a new surge protector also

I definetely hope it didn't corrupt any hard drive stuff. That just might cause me some problems, but if the motherboard is damaged, it gives me a nice reason to buy a new computer ;)

foe · 04-10-2003, 10:38 AM

get a new computer chances are mobo + cpu + hardrive + memore + powersupply fried

QualityMpegs · 04-10-2003, 10:39 AM

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Originally posted by foe
get a new computer chances are mobo + cpu + hardrive + memore + powersupply fried

Thanks for makin me worry ;) At least my important shit is on my backup harddrive.

quiet · 04-10-2003, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rutopls
As others said more then likely a power supply just hope it didnt damage the motherboard... while your getting a new power supply, may I suggest a new surge protector also

surge protector should be on his list, regardless of the damage this time...

QualityMpegs · 04-10-2003, 10:42 AM

Well, I have a surge protector, but I guess it isn't that good. Time for a better one.

p00p · 04-10-2003, 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by iroc409
get yourself a good UPS

No shit. People will spend 1000's on computers, and won't spring $100 for a good UPS. We even have them for our stereos, tv's and shit....

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QualityMpegs Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,521	Well, I have a surge protector, but I guess it isn't that good. Time for a better one. __________________ PAYSITES CATEGORIZED AND THUMBNAILED BY NICHE - 69767780

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chupacabra Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,626	its most likely the power supply, as you thought... replace that first, cross fingers..

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Rutopls Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 199	As others said more then likely a power supply just hope it didnt damage the motherboard... while your getting a new power supply, may I suggest a new surge protector also

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