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Dell Dimension 9100
LockedI turned the computer off and pulled the power cord during a lightning storm. When I plugged it back in it wouldn’t boot and the power supply fans wouldn’t turn.
I assumed that the PS had died and bought a more powerful supply.
Everything is connected, the 115/220v switch is in the right position and the power supply switch is turned on.
When plugged in the PS fans whir briefly, something that didn’t happen with the old PS, but the computer still won’t boot. No BIOS information, nothing, just a brief whir.
I connected the power cord to a known good outlet. Whir. Nothing.
Of note, the PS exhaust air was very warm, hot, when I unplugged the old one.
I’m ready to cannibalize the thing for parts but I’d like more than a clue as to why it died the way it did.
Any suggestions, besides what I can go do with myself?