[GLLUG] dell computer

[Charles Ulrich]

On Thursday 10 May 2007 12:31, Julie Code wrote:
> Hi guys,
>         Today when I went to take the trash out, there was a computer
> sitting in the dumpster.  A dell Demension desktop P4 4500.  I just
> plugged it in and the fans are moving and it beeps when i turn it on
> and says processor fan not detected.  I think it may say something
> about a mboard too but not sure.  I was wondering if anyone had a
> working motherboard that they'd be willing to sell me that i could
> put into this machine.  I know the LCD monitor works that they threw
> away because I just plugged it into my other computer.  I talked to
> Caleb on the IM and that is what he thinks is wrong with it.  I
> wonder if it was someone who didnt know a whole lot about computers
> and got mad and just threw it in the dumpster when it mayt be an easy
> fix?? Well, thanks for any of your input you may have.
>
> Julie

Wow, sweet find. Even if it can't find the processor fan, it may still 
boot, though. Is that where it hangs?

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Charles Ulrich
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