One Computer Is Malfunctioning
I'm using only my Windows and Mac computers because my Ubuntu Linux box has some kind of problem: when I turn on the power supply switch, the fans spin up, then spin down, then spin up, etc. The monitor displays nothing. I don't know what's broken. It's my best and most-used computer. If I haul it along to the signage party on Friday, would there be time for anyone to take a look at it?
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ext_53192 on Apr. 11, 2008 2:12 AM
If you bring it to the Computer Lounge whenever, there's a good chance there will be someone there who can help you with it. My gut says power supply, though. Do you know if you have a 20 or 24 pin connector, with or without an extra 4, 6, or 8 pin connector?
ext_53192 on Apr. 11, 2008 2:13 AM
You'll have to pardon my brain, though - it translated signage party into keysigning party. Which briefly puzzled me, but I let it pass. I need a new brain.
ext_53902 on Apr. 11, 2008 3:20 AM
Sounds like a power supply. I might have one that'll work.. I'll try to remember to bring it.. if it's still alive, that is.
ext_210685 on Apr. 11, 2008 12:22 PM
Might be a power supply, yes. But when is the last time you sprayed the fuzz out of the machine? In which I mean remove the CPU fan and spray the heat-sink clean. Also if the CPU fan died (happens) most newer MBs won't even boot. So, does it beep on boot-up at all?
ext_21159 on Apr. 11, 2008 11:32 PM
I've never done that. It's been years. No, it doesn't beep.
ext_25108 on Apr. 11, 2008 11:08 PM
I know nothing of hardware stuff like this, but I will hope that you have a good backup. My main computer is not working, and I would be so much more unhappy if I didn't have almost everything that had been on it.
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