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Old 05-09-2013, 05:23 AM   #3
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I had a very similar HP model. The cases for certain models around this time weren't properly grounded and it causes the motherboard to short out.

Just get an entirely new one. Don't replace the motherboard in there (even tho its possible) as the problem is (likely) with the case and it'll just short out the new mobo.

It'll be like trying to smother a fire by throwing money on it.


Go to NCIX, pick up a similar machine, and xfer your non-damaged components to that box.
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