This computer wont start

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zidion

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Im trying to fix this comp for a friend and I cant figure out whats wrong.

Its a Compaq computer (yea, i know) but when you turn it on nothign happens. I thought maybe it was the bios, so I cleared the CMOS, but still happens. Then I thoguht it might be the video card, switched it out, and still happens.

Only thing I ccan think of is it was stuck by lighting and the computer is f******* (it smells weird too, like smoke)

If anyone can give me some advice, id really appreciate it.

thanks
-Z
 
woops sorry, shuld have clarified it.

it turns on but nothing happens. THe green light comes on in the front, and I can see the fans and stuff moving
 
wow, i feel like a moron.......but...

what do you mean reseating the CPU?
 
OMG i figured it out and you will never believe what it was.


the serial cable that goes to the HD was on wrong LMFAO i fixed it and it boots up.
 
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