[TriLUG] Hardware problem

[Seva Adari]

>> > I have a legacy Redhat linux server that abruptly halts with
>> > absolutely no hint of any the problem in any of the logs. ...
>>
>> I'd reseat any boards that I could pry loose. If that failed, I might
>> wave a hammer about, but not actually hit anything.
>
> If you're going to reseat boards, while you're at it treat the
> connectors with electronics lubricant. See my article:
>
> http://www.troubleshooters.com/tpromag/200310/200310.htm
>
> And here's what I'm using for all my electronics lubrication:
>
> http://www.blowoff.com/lubejob/electronics_lubricant.html
>
> Not the very best, but IMHO the best combination of quality and price.
>
> SteveT

Thanks Peter & Steve for your suggestions on hardware diagnostics. I
am going to try first the virtualization solution (my comfort zone)
and if that does not work then I will look at the reseating and
lubrication.