06-09-2019, 01:08 PM
Hi minesheep.
I would add to remove any non-crucial USB peripherals first. Removing that "cool" USB-Rock-Light thingy or USB powered speakers for example and keeping only required keyboard/mouse.
Also, check remaining USB cables for damage. You never know when your cat/dog/squirrel/baby chewed on them or if they got yanked because your spouse used the keyboard to smash a spider.
IF still no boot and cables seem OK, try moving remaining devices to other USB ports. I.e. a shorted USB port/cable or power strain will keep a computer from booting.
For point 4.
Once memory is removed, rub a white eraser (Steadler) on the conenctors, WITHOUT touching the mini-chips. (captial letters because you can break them easily).
Clean all eraser bits from memory stick(s), don't "blow" on it because this will add humidity which is not good for electronics
.
I.e. This will, remove oxydation/dirt/static build-up (if any) from the memory connectors.
Plug back memory. if computer still doesn't boot and/or makes some long beep code, CHANGE STICK(S) TO OTHER SLOT(S) if available.
Try boot again.
I don't know how many computer I "saved" doing these few steps but should be close to a hundred (no joke).
I would add to remove any non-crucial USB peripherals first. Removing that "cool" USB-Rock-Light thingy or USB powered speakers for example and keeping only required keyboard/mouse.
Also, check remaining USB cables for damage. You never know when your cat/dog/squirrel/baby chewed on them or if they got yanked because your spouse used the keyboard to smash a spider.
IF still no boot and cables seem OK, try moving remaining devices to other USB ports. I.e. a shorted USB port/cable or power strain will keep a computer from booting.
For point 4.
Once memory is removed, rub a white eraser (Steadler) on the conenctors, WITHOUT touching the mini-chips. (captial letters because you can break them easily).
Clean all eraser bits from memory stick(s), don't "blow" on it because this will add humidity which is not good for electronics
.I.e. This will, remove oxydation/dirt/static build-up (if any) from the memory connectors.
Plug back memory. if computer still doesn't boot and/or makes some long beep code, CHANGE STICK(S) TO OTHER SLOT(S) if available.
Try boot again.
I don't know how many computer I "saved" doing these few steps but should be close to a hundred (no joke).
- TheDead (TheUxNo0b)
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