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lastlib

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4. As a first thought, I agree w/ kysrsoze--dead power supply.

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Fri Dec 6, 2019, 11:27 PM

Dec 2019

It might be worth at least trying to replace that, and see if it restarts with it. Then make a full backup ASAP. If it doesn't, take the steps kysrsoze recommended.

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Old dinosaur computer won't turn on [View all] hamsterjill Dec 2019 OP

You most likely have a burned out power supply. kysrsoze Dec 2019 #1

Awesome. Thank you! hamsterjill Dec 2019 #2

As a first thought, I agree w/ kysrsoze--dead power supply. lastlib Dec 2019 #4

Pull the hardrive FeatherFox Dec 2019 #3