I used to build quality clones. My thoughts were that static was used in the industry as an excuse for low quality components failing.
However I should add that I wore natural fibre clothes and had wool carpets so generally did not have a static problem in the office or at home. I would have removed all memory modules first. Press levers at each end of the memory module slot outwards to remove the modules. Check for any dirt or corrosion on the golden fingers; clean it necessary Then power on and wait until you hear beeps. This confirms basic functions are working. Always unplug any computer before removing any component and allow time for any capacitors to discharge. Normally systems will powerup with a single memory module; just have a monitor connected to check boot messages. Sometimes it must be inserted in a specific slot. I am not familiar with your model. Memory modules are keyed to prevent faulty installation. Also different types of memory are keyed differently To install memory, ensure the levers at the end of the slot are in the outward position. Line the module up and gently push it in. the levers at the sides should click into position. Do not use excessive force If only 1 lever clicks into position, then the module is the wrong way around (or it is the wrong type of memory) Plug in and poweron. Hopefully no beeps and a display on the screen. Repeat with each of your modules. Then repeat with modules in pairs. Often the slots on the motherboard are colour-coded. Generally a pair of modules for each colour. Most computer shops would have secondhand memory from old PCs; take your faulty module and get them to match it or use Ebay or similar. Hope this helps Bill On Mon, Apr 20, 2020 at 9:37 AM Jonathan Adams <t12nsloo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Um, vacuuming a computer can really hurt, especially old computers. > > You can get static build up on the nozzle of the hoover, which can fry > chips ... I know from experience :-\ > > 4 months ago I probably had spare memory chips, but it all went in the skip > when the office closed. > > Jon > > On Sun, 19 Apr 2020, 22:31 Till Wegmüller, <toaster...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > The most common thing that happens for me is dust in the electronic > > connectors. Although I do live in a house with terrible dust issue. > > > > Vacuuming the Machine will not hurt though. > > > > Greeting > > Till > > > > On 19.04.20 20:06, Harry Putnam wrote: > > > Sorry about OT topic but hoped someone here could offer helpful URLS > > > and such. > > > > > > My old HP xw8600 that I have been running OI one for some years has > > > broke down. > > > > > > I'm a bit lost at trying to repair an old HP xw8600. > > > > > > I get 5 beeps pause and repeat on attempt to boot. > > > > > > From Manuals and such I find that means a memory problem. > > > > > > I guess it would require me to remove 1 at a time and attempt to boot > > > to find one or more that are faulty. > > > > > > I'm a bit nervous about trying this myself. > > > > > > Ok is that one a time scenario even a real option? I wondered what > > > happens when you remove a mem stick... will a boot be > > > possible..... even with all but one removed? > > > > > > Also curious if parts are even available for older HP xw8600 > > > manufactured in 2008. > > > > > > The helpful forums that used to be on HP's own site appear to have > > > been redone or maybe consolidated or something... at any rate was not > > > able to find forum help I used several years ago there. And a posted > > > question about the 5 beep syndrome has gone unanswered for a week. > > > > > > Again, not looking for a discussion here only hoping for URLS or other > > > pointers that will help me do it myself. > > > > > > Especially would be good if someone knows someone who actual has done > > > such work and is willing to correspond with me. > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > openindiana-discuss mailing list > > > openindiana-discuss@openindiana.org > > > https://openindiana.org/mailman/listinfo/openindiana-discuss > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > openindiana-discuss mailing list > > openindiana-discuss@openindiana.org > > https://openindiana.org/mailman/listinfo/openindiana-discuss > > > _______________________________________________ > openindiana-discuss mailing list > openindiana-discuss@openindiana.org > https://openindiana.org/mailman/listinfo/openindiana-discuss _______________________________________________ openindiana-discuss mailing list openindiana-discuss@openindiana.org https://openindiana.org/mailman/listinfo/openindiana-discuss
