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"Winston" <winston@dsn.security.net> wrote in message
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"Eos" <FreeSoft@(SkipTheBrakets)Tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
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> "Elector" <elector@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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>> "Eos" <FreeSoft@(SkipTheBrakets)Tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
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>>> Weird! It all seems to be working fine now (I hope!), but all I did was
>>> to follow the wires from the switch on the front of the base to where it
>>> plugs into the mobo....'then I disconnected this plug for a few seconds
>>> and re-connected it.
>>> The PC fired up right away! Anyone have any explanations for me as to
>>> what might have caused all this?
>>> Is it significant in anyway? Would this indicate a fault?
>>> Thanks.
>>> Geo.
>>>
>>>
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>>> "Eos" <FreeSoft@(SkipTheBrakets)Tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
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>>>>I have a Gateway PC 800MHz P3 inside....'and a problem maybe.
>>>>
>>>> Every time I press the button on the base to turn the machine ON, the
>>>> light
>>>> on the front comes on and it makes the usual sounds, but after 2 or 3
>>>> seconds, it switches itself OFF.
>>>>
>>>> It just keeps doing this until I take the plug out at the back for
>>>> app., 10
>>>> seconds and re-insert it.
>>>> Then it does the same routine as described all over again.
>>>>
>>>> Can anyone help me with this?
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Geo.
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>>
>> Hey Geo:
>>
>> Your in the wrong newsgroup. you want news:alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway not
>> Packard Bell.
>> However it can be a simple wrong wiring from the switch to the
>> motherboard connections or part of the motherboard is touching metal at
>> the base and it is shorting out.
>>
>> Elector
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> Thanks Elector! I tend to go with 'your' explanation as all I did was
> diconnected and reconnect the plug between mobo and front switch on the
> base.
>
> BTW....'I don't think the guys in the Gateway NG are talking to me! I did
> post, but no replies.
>
> Cheers.
> Geo.
>
>Yes Geo. I believe Mr. Elector and Ken covered the full basis of your
>problem.
>
>.On many systems the power supply could be as Ken stated (on its way out).
>This of course will depend on how old or how under utilized the computer
>is.
>
>As Mr. Elector & Ken stated, there could also be a metal on metal situation
>that can cause that short. The suggestion of the power plugs being loose or
>the wire frayed could also be a major point of looking into. On the
>motherboard as Mr. Elector stated the pins and the cable could have been
>loose and your reseating them fixed your situation.
>
>I know that Elector and Ken did not mind assisting you in this group.
>Have a Happy Holiday..!
Good summary. Let's hope Eos' conclusion is a happy one!
Cheers and Happy Holidays!
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