Welcome to Geeks to Go - Register now for FREE

Need help with your computer or device? Want to learn new tech skills? You're in the right place!
Geeks to Go is a friendly community of tech experts who can solve any problem you have. Just create a free account and post your question. Our volunteers will reply quickly and guide you through the steps. Don't let tech troubles stop you. Join Geeks to Go now and get the support you need!

Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

Dell B120 dead

Started by vinny55 , Feb 17 2008 04:01 PM

Please log in to reply

#1
vinny55

Posted 17 February 2008 - 04:01 PM

New Member

Member
5 posts

My Dell B120 CPU overheated and melted the plastic cover. First of all I thought CPU's had thermal protection.
Anyway now I plug it in and no lights no beeps nothing.I took out the hard drive and CPU and still absolutely
nothing when you try to power on. Anyone with any ideas or is the mot

herboard fried. THANKS

#2
Neil Jones

Posted 17 February 2008 - 06:11 PM

Member 5k

Member
8,476 posts

Well if the processor has overheated it'll be toast and only good for throwing in the bin.

Thermal Protection does nothing to prevent a processor overheating, all it does is throttle the speed, it won't stop it overheating if the heatsink fan has failed.