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Old 02-24-2010, 03:01 PM   #3
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Default Re: My computer dun blowed up!

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Originally Posted by Kreth View Post
Sounds more like a HD issue. If the mb was shot, you'd more likely get some kind of POST beep code, and not see anything on the monitor.
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That is correct.

If you can boot another OS via Floppy or USB, that will rule out the motherboard and then you can determine if the HD is online and addressable.

It could as simple as a loose cable. Does the HD spin up or make noise?
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