Waynf
Computer Shorting Out
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waynf
, Mar 20 2006 12:31 PM
#1
Posted 20 March 2006 - 12:31 PM
Waynf
#2
Posted 20 March 2006 - 12:48 PM
the buest way to test a computer for case grounds (seems like what would be shorting when you press on the board) is to set up the system outside of the case on a piece of cardboard....basically pull everything out of the case...place the board on a piece of cardboard and hook everything up outside...if you don't get any shorts...then somethings grounding on the case
#3
Posted 20 March 2006 - 12:55 PM
Hi Waynf.
If you completely remove the motherboard, make sure there are no gold looking screw bits underneath the motherboard that arent in a place where a screw goes, if there is, this could be your shorting out problem.
If you completely remove the motherboard, make sure there are no gold looking screw bits underneath the motherboard that arent in a place where a screw goes, if there is, this could be your shorting out problem.
#4
Posted 20 March 2006 - 05:02 PM
Thanks to all for help on "shorting out", I have not checked it yet, and will advise. However I just installed two more memory sticks and I didn't run into any problems. System started up after each installation without any problem. However new problem seems to have arisen. I also tried to install a floppy drive, but even after I connected it, on boot up I still get a "floppy(fail) F1" notification. This was when I connected the 4 wire connector from hard drive to floppy. I then shut down and connected the 4 wire connector from the power supply(at fan box) and still get same notification. Is there any way to test this 4 wire unit because I suspect that no power is going to the floppy.
p.s. Its not a new floppy by the way.
Regards
Waynf
p.s. Its not a new floppy by the way.
Regards
Waynf
#5
Posted 21 March 2006 - 07:24 AM
is the light on the floppy coming on? and staying on?
#6
Posted 21 March 2006 - 01:03 PM
No light coming on at all. By the way, is there a way to test power supply using voltometer tester? Or do you have other ideas.
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