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- Tue Feb 02, 2010 6:30 am
- Forum: Computer Programming
- Topic: Dead DOS computer
- Replies: 10
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Re: Dead DOS computer
it's been a little time since I troubleshot one in the field, but you might try pulling the memory to see if the beeps change, even before pulling power cables to hard & floppy drives, no need to pull ribbon cables. I'm trying to remember if the video will display even if no memory is in the mot...
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:45 am
- Forum: Computer Programming
- Topic: Dead DOS computer
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5170
Re: Dead DOS computer
in most of the computers during the 486 time frame used the 'del' to entry bois setup.. the first thing I still do to service old Dos computer is to first verify the power, min to see is +12 & + 5... -12 is mainly for serial ports... you can start with minimum machine by disconnecting the power ...