Shane
Thu Sep 02 21:04:43 CDT 2004
Sure, Harry, labour puts I guess half as much again on the price. But, for
instance, a new motherboard is a good deal cheaper than a whole new
computer - if it's the motherboard, which is probably the worst-case
scenario.
Anyway, good luck. And remember, even your own static electricity can fry
your pc's components. If you're going inside, use a wrist strap (and keep
the power cord plugged in but the power turned off at the wall socket -
unless you're replacing the PSU, of course).
Shane
"webster72n" <Zero@None.org> wrote in message
news:ubmDfXVkEHA.3896@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>
> This computer was put together by my son as a bare bones project, no
> warranty, Shane.
> I am suspecting the power supply and probably will attempt to get one to
> find out.
> I wouldn't know where to look for a blown fuse and taking it to a shop is
> not frugal, because of the prices they charge. It's less expensive to
either
> assemble or buy a new one, maybe even a rebuilt one?
> Just wish me luck, I surely can use it.
>
> Harry, old and downhearted.
>
>
> "Shane" <arthursixpence@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:2ppq94Fna0boU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > Harry,
> >
> > Maybe a fuse blew. Is the computer still in warranty? You'd be surprised
> > what you can do to a computer without invaliddating the warranty -
though
> > you may have gone too far with this one. But you might be able to get it
> > fixed free or at reduced cost. Otherwise I would suggest taking it to
the
> > local reliable pc repair shop. I certainly can't say, from here, what's
> > likely to be damaged. Motherboard, Power Supply Unit? Sound Card -
though
> > that wouldn't stop the computer at least beeping. You get no beeps?
> >
> >
> > Shane
> >
> >
> > "webster72n" <Zero@None.org> wrote in message
> > news:eofZbKUkEHA.392@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > >
> > >
> > > Shane, I am in real trouble now. My computer was getting a lttle
> > overheated
> > > and in trying to connect an additional fan (a case fan), I couldn't
find
> > no
> > > better connection than to splice it to the speaker wires. They looked
> > alike
> > > on the outside, but when I put the front cover back on, I heard a
sound
> in
> > > one of my speakers, winding up in a cracking noise and then nothing.
> > > When I pushed the power button, everything was dead.
> > > In all probability something inside on the motherboard burned out, or
> > could
> > > it have been anything less ctitical?
> > > I am resigned to the fact, this is the end of my machine, unless
anyone
> > has
> > > a better idea.
> > > Should I enter a specific post to this problem?
> > >
> > > Harry, old and completely shattered.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Shane" <arthursixpence@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:2pnjtqFk4i2eU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > > > Harry,
> > > >
> > > > Of AVG, Avast, and eTrust AV (EZ Armor) I'm sure the latter is best.
> > From
> > > > the link Heather supplied it appears that while the offer expires
2nd
> > Jan,
> > > > you get it free for 12 months from when you first install it and go
> > online
> > > > and register.
> > > >
> > > > While the Windows Security Update cd is kind of impressive the way
it
> > > > autoruns and installs 90% or so of the updates ME requires, the EZ
> Armor
> > > cd
> > > > is just another software cd and you really won't be getting anything
> you
> > > > don't get downloading from Heather's link. If you burned the
download
> to
> > > cd
> > > > it'd be identical, so I'll send it to you if downloading a file that
> > size
> > > is
> > > > a problem or you want it on cd but don't have the capability to make
> > your
> > > > own. Let me know if you still need the cd.
> > > >
> > > > Shane
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "webster72n" <Zero@None.org> wrote in message
> > > > news:e%23RWclJkEHA.2544@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > >
> > > > > I did get myself into trouble, didn't I. Now I don't know, whom to
> > > listen
> > > > > to. I let Solomon be my guide and try every one of those mentioned
> by
> > > all
> > > > of
> > > > > you, Dapper Dan, Shane and Heather. The one that appeals most to
me,
> I
> > > > shall
> > > > > keep. That ought to be satisfactory to everybody.
> > > > > Thanks for your inspirations.
> > > > >
> > > > > Harry, old and totally inspired.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
> > > > > news:OLMfcXJkEHA.3428@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > Hey Puss......(Shane I mean)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Go to Windows Update and see if it is still there.....it should
> be.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > OK....found the right page....this is the one I just downloaded.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
http://makeashorterlink.com/?A14325239 (the Microsoft link was 3
> > lines
> > > > > long,
> > > > > > so used this.....takes you to the same place....
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Get that one Harry......I started using EZ Trust back when it
was
> > free
> > > > and
> > > > > > called InoculateIT PE.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Cheers.....Heather
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Shane" <arthursixpence@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:2pn7p7F5dvuhU2@uni-berlin.de...
> > > > > > > Hey Harry,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Personally, I think if an AV progs hangs then ditch it. Maybe
> it's
> > > not
> > > > > > > entirely compatible with the particular OS in use and is not a
> bad
> > > > > program
> > > > > > > per se, but it's insufficiently reliable for your purposes. I
> use
> > > AVG
> > > > > Free
> > > > > > > Edition and, like many others, have no problems with it.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Mike, Heather and many others - Richard for one? - use E-trust
> > > > > Anti-Virus,
> > > > > > > which you pay for. It is regarded quite highly on the AV
groups,
> > as
> > > > are
> > > > > > > Kaspersky and Eset's NOD. E-Trust has a free trial - funnily
> > enough
> > > > > > included
> > > > > > > with the Windows Security Update cd (a seperate cd). Not
certain
> > if
> > > > the
> > > > > > > trial period has been extended but it lasts at least to the
end
> of
> > > the
> > > > > > year.
> > > > > > > I believe Heather mentions in her "EZ Armor & Update of EZ
> > > Trust......
> > > > "
> > > > > > > thread where to download it, but I'll send you that cd too if
> you
> > > want
> > > > > to
> > > > > > > give it a try.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Shane
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "webster72n" <Zero@None.org> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:%23OlkcOFkEHA.3536@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > Is anyone familiar with the free antivirus program
*AntiVir*?
> > > > > > > > Every once in a while it 'hangs' for me at startup in
Windows
> > ME.
> > > > > > > > Should I be loking for a different and more reliable program
> and
> > > if
> > > > > so,
> > > > > > > > which one?
> > > > > > > > Otherwise the program suits me just fine.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Harry, old and never satisfied.
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