Ugh, my computer won't boot

did you ever try setting one of the boot devices to SCSI? That's what I have to do in my computer. Like I said earlier, SATA is considered a SCSI device.
 
sorry i am late to post. i still didnt get batteries though. sorry for no pictures.

ryan: yes i put first boot device as scsi and i still got the blank screen. i tried it about 2 time. :( 1 the first time you told me and second time just a while ago

ok i did disconnect everything and analyze everthing and cleaned the dust and double check for bent pins. everything looked fine. i start it up, and i go to the bios screen. i put first boot device as scsi. save to cmos and i get the black screen. so i reset the cmos again (i have to do this everytime :mad: ) and i put cd rom as first boot device so i can install win 98. same thing!

i think this computer is done for. i try all suggestions and still its no working. :cry:

maybe ill build new computer soon maybe conroe or amd x2 or opteron. but i will miss this one! :(:(

if there are any other suggestions please post

funny i get error for too many smilies lol!~
 
well looks like i am going to build a new computer much sooner now. i turned on the computer again and it starts smoking! smelled horrible. not sure what burned, probably psu or processor :(

just wanted to let you know
 
thank you! i think it is the processor because i can smell it there. but i can use some of the stuff in this pc to go to the new one! :D
 
well i was finally able to analyze the inside of the computer to find the problem. for some reason the power wire for the floppy drive melted! and part of the connector did too! why would it do that?? :confused:
 
A short circuit on or just after the power connector would do that.
I had the same thing happen with a sata power connector, it went up in smoke.
the drive was fine after!
 
thanks! well at least now i know its not soemthing major lol :eek: i guess i should remove the connector since there is bare wire showing
 
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