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by f_l_a_w_l_3_s_s

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My system has been working fine til I moved across country and started using it again. I can't seem to figure out what could possibly be the problem. At random, my system will hang. The LEDs on my disc drives will light up as well as the LEDs for my hard drive and CPU activity. This is not a software problem because it happens regardless of the OS. This happens whether running Linux or Windows. Sometime when trying to power on my system it will just light up the LEDs and not show anything on the monitor. Sometimes I have to power on and off multiple times before it finally boots like normal. What are some possibilities?

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by w2ktechman

Sorry, had to do it.

Anyway, after the move did you try re-seating everything? Even a small move can jolt something loose. Try cleaning out the case, unplug everything and plug it back in.
While browsing around in there, also take note of any broken items, or loose solder/pieces.

by oh smeg

But you still need to look inside the unit to make sure that nothing has come loose before starting to replace anything. Also if the unit has a few years on it I would suggest checking the BIOS Battery and replacing it so that the RTC is properly powered.

If the BIOS Battery has gone flat you'll see all sorts of screwy things happen that make no sense what so ever.

Col

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