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discntnt_irny_srcsm

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7. While replacing the power supply...

Reply to grasswire (Reply #6)

Sun May 26, 2013, 03:24 PM

May 2013

...the tech may have had to disconnect the front panel cables for clearance to remove the supply. Many motherboards have those sections close to where the P/S would be located. I'd guess the tech made the reconnection improperly. I'd say you have a case for asking the same shop to correct the problem.

Hopefully the damage is limited. You should unplug everything until it's serviced.

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Have you used the 3.5 jack... discntnt_irny_srcsm May 2013 #5

The power source was recently replaced. grasswire May 2013 #6

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not a flat screen grasswire May 2013 #4