10 March 2011 (069): Another computer failure prompted me to open up the machine and poke about inside it for a bit.
The fault this time was simply its reluctance to start. It would flicker on for a fraction of a second before all power was lost.
A quick search suggested perhaps a short circuit or something had become unseated. So I re-bundled the unused power supply cables*, re-made most of the connections and removed a WiFi card which I wasn’t using. Once it was all back together and all the peripherals plugged back in, I was pleased to discover it would start!
Hopefully that’s the end of the problem, although it wouldn’t surprise me if it just cut out now…nope still here 🙂
* A slightly related question – why are all of the cables to a PC power supply fixed to the main unit meaning a plethora of unused cables having to be bundled and tucked out of the way? It would be better if they could be plugged into the unit so that only those absolutely required would remain in the case. The rest could be stored away in the spares box. Much tidier, less likely to have extraneous cables causing problems and better airflow too!
Posted by m0gky on 2011-03-10 20:01:57
Tagged: , 2011 , 365 , Computer Interior , SATA , wires , USB Header
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