Storm in Durban - Computer fried?

[Pooky]

Not weird. Used this SOP in my workshop, while based in Limpopo (lots of electric storms). Unplug all the cables from the PC, push and hold power button for 10 seconds. Plug everything back and most of the time it will start up. The procedure "release the static" on the MOBO.

That's interesting, didn't know that.

LOL - I still maintain that Pooks 4got to put plug in wall before posting !

Yes, because I am a total idiot. Bloody agent!

 

[Alan]

*sigh*

Miss Natal storms

Get yourself a UPS Pooky

 

[cerebus]

Take out the plug and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Rub a bit of pencil eraser on the board to discharge the static. Maybe also take out the CMOS battery. Then see if it works.