Possible Bad Motherboard?
HP P6000 desktop computer that started generating errors. First was SmartMenu.exe - corrupt File. Then CLMLSVC.exe - Application Error. Next - HPAdvisor.exe = Corrupt File. Next - Disk HP C: corruption. Then ACDAEMON.exe - corrupt file and others. Now there is no video at all. I tried running my UBCS but with no viseo that was not a fruitful idea. I have tried an addon video card but no luck. I removed the RAM and tried one stick at a time but still no luck. I have removed all but the essential hardware and tried but still no luck. I even tried a different power supply but no luck. When I do power up the computer the cpu and case fans both spin for about 20 seconds and then they stop. The motherboard is a M2N7B-LA rev. 6.01. ANy suggestions?
Thank you!
Robert
Thank you!
Robert
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OK, I have tried everything except the reflowing of the Northbridge chip and the problem still exists. There are no beeps at all even with no RAM installed. I tried with only the video cable connected and no luck. I am not sure I want to attempt the reflow process. I will have to think about that one.
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did you look for bad capacitors also?
here an example :
here an example :
I can understand being weary about reflowing the northbridge.
Here's a video of a gentleman reflowing his motherboard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDmRyCv31xM
I prefer to put tinfoil around the entire motherboard and adding weight to push the chip back into place (a couple of quarters). If nothing else is working, this is pretty much the only option left I can think of besides replacing the motherboard.
Here's a picture of the chip to reflow from your motherboard.
Also, depending on your model, here's a link to a used motherboard that should work for you.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Viola-GL8E-Mini-Atx-M2N7B-LA-KQ498-69002-MOTHERBOARD-489363-001-489363001-/130765711097?pt=Motherboards&hash=item1e723e66f9
Here's a video of a gentleman reflowing his motherboard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDmRyCv31xM
I prefer to put tinfoil around the entire motherboard and adding weight to push the chip back into place (a couple of quarters). If nothing else is working, this is pretty much the only option left I can think of besides replacing the motherboard.
Here's a picture of the chip to reflow from your motherboard.
Also, depending on your model, here's a link to a used motherboard that should work for you.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Viola-GL8E-Mini-Atx-M2N7B-LA-KQ498-69002-MOTHERBOARD-489363-001-489363001-/130765711097?pt=Motherboards&hash=item1e723e66f9
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I don't see any bad capacitors. That was actually the first thing I looked for. I may try the reflow process before replacing the motherboard. I will let you know how that turns out.
>> There are no beeps at all even with no RAM installed.
This already giving a hint that motherboard is not functioning properly, I am having the same point of view from those experts who suggest is due to the motherboard issue.
This already giving a hint that motherboard is not functioning properly, I am having the same point of view from those experts who suggest is due to the motherboard issue.
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Yes I did try resetting the BIOS with no luck.
then it's the only cocnlusion left imo : bad mobo, as suspected from the start
Yes, replace the motherboard. The cost of the motherboard is minimal compared to the cost of troubleshooting any further - or this far - if your time has any value at all. Not to mention the downtime.
I would only recommend the "reflow method" as a last ditch method, electronic parts are not meant to be heated like this, it degrades them,
did you try full removal of the mobo of the case? and place it on a wooden board/ cardboard/rubber mat and try powering it up.
did you try full removal of the mobo of the case? and place it on a wooden board/ cardboard/rubber mat and try powering it up.
in my post ID: 38402738 - which you said you tried; that should have led you to bad motherboard - so i believe you should distribute points
put tin foil around the entire motherboard and cut a small hole for where the north bridge chip is located. then heat up your Northbridge chip with a heat gun approximately up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. put a couple quarters on top to add weight to the chip. make sure to let the board cool down completely before reinstalling and testing.
the Northbridge controls your video and many other things. If this has come the soldered from the motherboard this can cause the type of issue you are having