[dba-Tech] Computer Problems

In a message dated 2/10/2004 12:05:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
Jon.Tydda at alcontrol.co.uk writes:

My father-in-law's computer locked up, then refused to boot.  When turning
it on, i see drive activity, but the monitor light doesn't go from amber to
green, and there is no picture...
***Did you swap out the monitor?

i have swapped video cards, no difference.
i put new mboard & proc, old memory & video -- boots but locks up frequently
(5-10 minutes)

***Did you load the MB drivers from the mfg. CD?  If it uses the VIA chipset, 
you'll have to load the 4in1 drivers, among others.

i put new mboard & proc, new memory & old video -- won't boot
since the video works with the new mboard/proc - i assume it is ok.  i
thought the lockups might be memory related, so i put memory from my working
computer in there, and it still locked.

***Is the mem from your working computer compatible w/the new MB?

any ideas on where you would go next???

***I'd put everything back like it was and swap monitors, boot to safe mode 
and see what you get, then start swapping out components one at a time.  

Donna