wierd hardware issue ? any suggestions ?

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by logicwatch, Feb 29, 2012.

  1. logicwatch

    logicwatch MDL Senior Member

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    well so far so good but Ive been here before !
    running some stress tests to push the PC a bit !
    Let you know how its gone tomorow ;)
     
  2. gabris[LT]

    gabris[LT] MDL Senior Member

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    Ok, waiting for good news. :)
     
  3. logicwatch

    logicwatch MDL Senior Member

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    well switched on fine this morning so far so good will keep you posted :biggrin:
     
  4. gabris[LT]

    gabris[LT] MDL Senior Member

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    Ok, keep me informed, today I will be not at my desk whole day, but I should be here with intervals ~3-4hours.
     
  5. logicwatch

    logicwatch MDL Senior Member

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    ok thanks speak later;)
     
  6. gabris[LT]

    gabris[LT] MDL Senior Member

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    PC is running fine? :)
     
  7. logicwatch

    logicwatch MDL Senior Member

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    Yes so far so good however I have been out all day so I am now going to set about hammering it with a few stress testing apps
    its such a pig of a fault it will need to get through a few more days yet before home and safe!
    so will keep you informed gabris
    thanks for your help
    :worthy:
     
  8. logicwatch

    logicwatch MDL Senior Member

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    still going ok this morning will leave PC switched on all day whilst Im at work to test durability !;)
     
  9. logicwatch

    logicwatch MDL Senior Member

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    Hey still running fine !!
    reassembled case etc. continue with soak test
    fingers crossed , looking good !!:biggrin:
     
  10. gabris[LT]

    gabris[LT] MDL Senior Member

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    sounds great. :biggrin:
     
  11. logicwatch

    logicwatch MDL Senior Member

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    well after 4 weeks its gone again !! :yucky:
    switched on received message no operating system ??????????? worked fine for 4 weeks + how frustrating is that ??
    As I originally thought earlier in the thread it must be the main board perhaps sata controller ?
    please note I have tried 3 hard drives , windows 7 and unbuntu , ram , new psu , reset bios , reseated sata cable to main board still the same very intermittent pig of a fault you think you have fixed it , then its back several weeks later.
    so my questions out there to you guys are as follows :
    1. does anybody know how I can get hold of the original bios file for this pc ( hp site doesnt have it ) motherboard capriona / all in one desktop model ms215uk have searched in vain ? thinking possibly a reflash may help ? slim chance.
    2.locating a replacement board proving difficult just a few dodgy chinese sites ??? and one in usa ?
    anyone know of a good uk supplier for this board as so far unable to find a uk supplier ?
    3.could the processor be the culprit as it only now leaves this or the motherboard left ??
    thanks in advance for any help or suggestions guys :confused:
     
  12. gabris[LT]

    gabris[LT] MDL Senior Member

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    Motherboard.
     
  13. logicwatch

    logicwatch MDL Senior Member

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    I guess so !!
    Any ideas where to find one from a reputable dealer preferably not in china !
     
  14. gabris[LT]

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