First, thanks in advance.
Dell Inspiron 8100 (5 years old).
Possible Cause: I added/removed the keyboad while the power was still on.
Symptoms:
. It won't POST. Four LEDs go on -- power, HD, CapsLock, Arrowlock
. Once in a while (by chance), it boots ..... works PERFECT for some
time, then dies. Sensitive to even movement.
. Removed ram, keyboard, led, hd, dvd rom, network cards -- but
still won't POST.
. I don't know how to remove anything else (CPU etc.). Give me tips
if needed.
. Was able to run diagonistics partly once -- got till the HD random
seeks. Had passed all tests till then.
Basically, I am quite sure there is some problem somewhere in the
motherboard or fan. Can I diagonise the problem further down?
Would help if I need to remove a part of motherboard rather than
the whole motherboard.
Thanks -- a big one.
Anshu