[TriLUG] OT Computer wont boot up

[Jeremy Portzer]

Sorry about that.

I suppose you could make a power cable that only connected the ground
pin, and not the other two, in order to keep the case grounded while you
work on it.  

--Jeremy

On Fri, 2003-06-20 at 13:54, Jason Tower wrote:
> BAD IDEA!  ATX power supplies actually supply power to the motherboard even 
> when the PC is turned off.  you should always physically unplug the power 
> cable before working on a system with an ATX supply, otherwise the potential 
> to damage parts is significantly increased.  the older AT power supplies are 
> different, they don't supply power at all when switched off.
> 
> jason
> 
> On Friday 20 June 2003 13:42, Jeremy Portzer wrote:
> > On Thu, 2003-06-19 at 19:28, Roy Vestal wrote:
> > > Couple of things to try:
> > >
> > > 1: Reseat the RAM. Make sure you have discharged any ESD by simply
> > > touching the power supply with the power supply *OFF* (no nasty shocks
> > > please!).
> >
> > Note that you must leave the power cable plugged in for that to be
> > completely effective, so that any ESD has a path to ground.  That
> > assumes that you have a proper three-prong power cable and your outlet
> > is properly grounded.
> >
> > Alternatively, and grounded wrist strap is a really good idea.  It has a
> > resistor inside it too to reduce the risk of shock should you
> > accidentally touch something hot while you're grounded.
> >
> > Good suggestions all around, Roy!
> >
> > --Jeremy
> 
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