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22nd Apr 2008, 09:03
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I have a dell dimension 8100 p4 , 1.5ghz, i changed the ram but now my computer wont start, has this got to do with the ram i installed or has the motherboard gone completely, i do not want to buy another power supply if this is not the problem
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22nd Apr 2008, 09:14
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Did you put the old RAM back and see if it would boot?
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22nd Apr 2008, 09:17
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Put it back as it was and see if it works, then it is the new RAM which probably is the wrong speed/type.
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22nd Apr 2008, 09:30
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just did that i dont think it matters what slots the ram is in, doesnt turn on
when i put power cable into computer i hear a little spark, does it mean anything? so what do i do now |
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22nd Apr 2008, 09:32
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That is just it sparking when it makes a connection I would say, are you sure the RAM is slotted in fully because if not it will not boot
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22nd Apr 2008, 09:36
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yeah im pretty sure its clicked it, i dont see a spark i hear a little fizz, when i change the ram there is no way that the power supply or motherboard can be spoilt in any way? ill re-try the ram now and let you know
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22nd Apr 2008, 09:38
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Well you may have shorted your motherboard if you didn't destatic yourself
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22nd Apr 2008, 09:55
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i got 2 x 64mb no ecc nec ram , im sure this comes with the dell dimension 8100, can anyone double check with me?
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22nd Apr 2008, 10:02
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ok doesnt turn on, i still hear a little buzz when i plug power cable in
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22nd Apr 2008, 10:03
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You can check here
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