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Computer "boots" without video
DanTheTechMan:
Didn't think of that, thanks Shane! BTW, I already swapped out CPUs, so that wasn't an issue. Power supply is aftermarket, so that could be an issue. Motherboard is the most likely culprit, though (I'm in over my head, but hey, big payday when this is all said and done!). I still have the original power supply, but replaced it because it would get really hot really fast, put this new power supply seems to do the same thing. Should I try the original power supply (it handles less power, but I've added more to the PC since)? Finally, some progress! Thanks again, Shane!
Shane:
If the old power supply works then you can test with it. You simply want to test with a known good power supply :-)
Shane
Boggin:
If both PSUs get hot really fast then that would suggest a high resistance somewhere.
Open the computer up and look for capacitor cans with swollen tops or any other sign of overheating on the resistors etc.
DanTheTechMan:
Thanks Boggin, looks like I'm on the hunt for a replacement motherboard for his PC, and considering the type (HP Pavilion Slimline), I don't think it will be easy to find or install.
Boggin:
--- Quote from: DanTheTechMan on January 03, 2015, 04:58:51 am ---Thanks Boggin, looks like I'm on the hunt for a replacement motherboard his PC, and considering the type (HP Pavilion Slimline), I don't think it will be easy to find or install.
--- End quote ---
ebay seem to have a few but you may need to Google for the exact model http://www.ebay.com/bhp/hp-pavilion-slimline-motherboard
Came across this 2 year old article which if applies, could explain why the board has gone down http://www.computerworld.com/article/2505019/windows-pcs/hp-reports--higher-than-expected--failures-of-some-desktop-pc-motherboards.html
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