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- 7 Jul 2006
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Hi there, I have a fairly new 160gb hard drive, and it prevents my
comp from booting. I woke up the other morning, and couldnt switch
my comp on, the fans would power up, then off again, but the mother
board thinks its still on, the power light stays on until I hold the power
switch for 4secs. No beeps, just a brief burst of power then nothing
I got the machine to boot the other day by tapping it and kind of coaxing it
to come on.
I have since found out what it is, and its my 160gb hard drive (secondary)
If its plugged in it prevents the machine from booting.
I dont think its the psu connectors as Ive tried all that will fit in many configurations, connecting only primary boots no probs,
connecting only secondary using same power connector doesnt boot
Bear in mind this machine has been stable for months, and all of a sudden this happened.
Any tips, suggestions, anyone had this happen as well, much appreciated
Many Thanks
Gary
comp from booting. I woke up the other morning, and couldnt switch
my comp on, the fans would power up, then off again, but the mother
board thinks its still on, the power light stays on until I hold the power
switch for 4secs. No beeps, just a brief burst of power then nothing
I got the machine to boot the other day by tapping it and kind of coaxing it
to come on.
I have since found out what it is, and its my 160gb hard drive (secondary)
If its plugged in it prevents the machine from booting.
I dont think its the psu connectors as Ive tried all that will fit in many configurations, connecting only primary boots no probs,
connecting only secondary using same power connector doesnt boot
Bear in mind this machine has been stable for months, and all of a sudden this happened.
Any tips, suggestions, anyone had this happen as well, much appreciated
Many Thanks
Gary