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Saving a Emachines that will not boot

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by Sport, Jun 30, 2004.

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  1. Sport Newcomer, in training

    I brought home from work a 16 month and ill Emachines T1840

    CPU Fan, H/SINK:3713S,845G CHIP,W/PUSH PIN
    Power Supply: PS 250 WATT
    CPU: CPU , Celeron 1.8 GHz CPEMINCL2
    MB: MB, Imperial 2095
    Memory: RAM DDR-RAM (128MBX1) (Max. 2GB)
    Video: Video, integrated
    Prim CD Model: CDRW, SW-240B/TG9(R400)
    Secondary CD: DVD ROM SD-616T/TG9
    HDD: HDD 40 GB
    FDD Model: FDD, SFD-321B/LTGNQ
    Modem: MODEM CONEXANT 56K V.92 - RMA
    LAN: LAN, 10/100 integrated


    The unit quit suddenly and will only give me a emachine logo screen. ESC gives me a bios info screen and del key is used to enter bios setup, which it will not enter. The cpu has power and the cooling fans are running. I have neither ungraded or added anything to the computer. I have tried disconnecting all inputs, disconnecting the HD and it still will not enter bios setup or run the restore disk at all.
    I am thinking its the MB, and if I am correct is it possible to replace it with a new (micro ATX?) I have a full version of W98 I could use for now. The factory replacement sounds expensive:

    http://parts.emachines.com/emachines/moreinfo.asp?product_id=68915
    Sport, Jun 30, 2004
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  2. Rick TechSpot Staff

    Any chance it is under warranty?

    Not only have I seen this post a couple of times on this forum, but I've seen this exact problem elsewhere too. Perhaps emachines has / will issue a recall if this is a widely distributed problem.

    You can probably replace the board with a non-Emachines Baby ATX board. But you may need to modify or even replace the emachines case to get the board to fit properly (I/O panel in the back may not match up and may not be replaceable).

    $149 for a crummy E-machines board is pretty steep.
    Rick, Jul 1, 2004
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  3. Kaorichan Newcomer, in training

    Um...... =3 press random buttons........ hey it worked for my friend...
    Kaorichan, Jun 4, 2006
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  4. KingCody Newcomer, in training

    did you look at the age of this thread? it's almost 2 years old!!!

    and BTW, telling people to "press random buttons" is not the best technical advice
    KingCody, Jun 7, 2006
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  5. Kaorichan Newcomer, in training

    um actually my friend did it =3
    Kaorichan, Jun 8, 2006
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  6. cubecompMTDX Newcomer, in training

    i looked at the link to the emachines site for that board and emachines is trying to rip some people off!
    1. $159!!! I could buy a new CPU/motherboard combo cheaper than that! That board is worth only $15
    2. they say it has an i865 chipset, WRONG! it has an i845GL chipset. Just get you an Asus P4B533-VM and you could probably use those restore cds. lol

    I'm sure 75% or more of that price tag goes into emachine's pockets
    cubecompMTDX, Feb 9, 2008
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  7. captaincranky TechSpot Addict

    It Was The Best of Times, It was the Worst of times.....

    The best thing you do could do with any Emachines 1xxx series is chuck it in a landfill. (But that would harm the environment).
    The worst thing you could do with any Emachines 1xxx series is to chuck it in a landfill. (Because that would harm the environment).
    captaincranky, Feb 9, 2008
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  8. mlkmgr Newcomer, in training

    best thing to do is check the date of the thread before replying to these!!! OP is dated 6/30/04!!!!
    mlkmgr, Feb 9, 2008
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  9. captaincranky TechSpot Addict

    Run......! The Post Police Are Here....!

    Since KingCody mentioned that back in June of 2006 (see above), I think it would be safe to assume I was quite aware of that fact. I will, as an issue of accommodation, edit my post to make it time independent. Still, you have to admit I was right about what to do with that ,(or any), Emachines with a 1XXX model designation. :haha: In fact, let this thread serve as a reminder that many old computers are not really redeemable, so don't even bother to ask! :dead:
    captaincranky, Feb 9, 2008
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