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  1. 10-19-2000, 12:06 PM #1
    ForceTen
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    Angry She's fried, sir!

    OK,

    PIII 700256MB300W Power Supply
    Asus mobo (don't know which - sue me )
    ATX case


    This is my wife's set, and it was built for her by her brother, so I'm not terribly familiar with is - I am having to much fun tweaking mine. Anyway, this set has blown two power supplies in two months. The symptoms: computer runs just fine trhough 4-5 starts (she does not use it much), and then it won't start. No power to the mobo, nothing. The only anomoly that I did notice this time was teh NUM LOCK led was illuminated, despite no fan or boot attempt.

    What are you thoughts? I do not want to put a new PS in this this only to have it fry.


    One item to add: I have changed the PS twice - this is the third fry!


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  2. 10-19-2000, 12:20 PM #2
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    try buying one where you can return it if it doesnt work. Also i have had the problem in the past where i had the same problem as you and then when i used another ps i was able to go back to mine with no prob.
    then again ever since i got my enlight case, nothing bad at all. hope this helps, try best buy or a local computer store
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  3. 10-19-2000, 01:36 PM #3
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    Some Asus boards have an option for poweron by pressing a key, e.g. space bar. It should only be enabled when the power supply satifies the requirements listed in the manual, otherwise...
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  4. 10-19-2000, 04:37 PM #4
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    check your power outlet...maybe it's not grounded, or the voltege is too high, or unstable?
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  6. 10-19-2000, 05:59 PM #5
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    Originally posted by [+Duracell-]:
    check your power outlet...maybe it's not grounded, or the voltege is too high, or unstable?
    Yeah, thats my guess too...might be a short or poor grounding of the motherboard.

    Also try using opening the power supplys and looking for the blown fuse.




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