[linux-help] Re: Problem

[Larry Weaver <jlweaver@xxxxxxx>]

Are you sure the wall outlet has power ? Check the power cord end at the 
computer for voltage.  If OK, then check the voltage at the computer 
side to determine if you have a bad switch.

Wayne White wrote:

>I'm having problems with a computer and thought that there might
>be someone on the list that had some thoughts on a solution.
>
>Monday, last week, I got to work and my computer was off. I tried
>to turn it on and nothing happened. I was able to determine that
>the power cord had power at the plug to the power supply.
>
>When the power button on the computer was pressed, nothing
>happened at all. No lights, no whirring, no beeps.
>
>The first thing that I tried was swapping out the power supply for
>one I know to be good. Same result, nothing happens when power
>button pushed.
>
>That made me think that the motherboard must have fried. So, I
>swapped in a good motherboard. While the case was open, I
>checked the switch on the front panel and had continuity when
>it was pressed. Still nothing doing.
>
>I'm at loss as to what else might be causing this computer to act
>as if it were getting no power at all when I try to start it up.
>
>Any ideas?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>wayne
>
>
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