[TriLUG] OT Computer wont boot up

[Merle Watts]

I'm gettin there.  Had about 1/2 hr to play with it today.  found out I can use a boot disk and read from all the directories except the windows (as I crouch down in front of the monitor trying to hide) directory ( sorry it's my wifes computer)

tried to format it.  wont work.  tried to fdisk it.  gets through about 5% of the verification and quits.    I think i need new hard drive.   Just bought this new seagate a couple months ago.

gonna put it in another computer as a slave first and see what i can do with it.

Thanks for all the suggestions.


-------Original Message-------
From: Jeremy Portzer <jeremyp at pobox.com>
Sent: 06/20/03 01:42 PM
To: TriLUG List <trilug at trilug.org>
Subject: Re: [TriLUG] OT  Computer wont boot up

> 
> 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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