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August 21st, 2008 15:00

GX280 nothing on boot up

I have a GX280 that I was given and told it only needs a hard disc.

I have bought a new hard disc and put it in and powered it up, but I get nothing on the screen, I don't even get post or bios messages, infact the screen doesn't even turn on.

The power light is orange and there are no diagnostic leds lit on the back of the motherboard.

 

Any idea's?

 

Stu. 

  • IA

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    Posted August 22nd, 2008 11:00

    this means power problems, could be anything from faulty power supply to motherboard really.

     

    first try disconnecting everything and starting only motherboard with cpu and memory in it. make sure everything sits firmly in place.

     

    are fans starting? is power supply fan running when you power machine on?

  • UG

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    Posted September 5th, 2008 18:00

    Also, since you just installed a new drive, make sure it's set to cable select. The easiest way to test is to simply unplug the hard drive and see if the system at least posts bios.

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