Okay, so first let me say I am a *****. That being said, I tried to insert a new, second RAM card into one of my PC's without shutting off/disconnecting power.
Suddenly the screen went blank and I smelled (surprise) a burning smell.
Now, the power button on the front only works to turn the PC on (not off, though). When I turn it on, the fan starts up, but that's it. The light is on in the front, but the monitor gets no signal.
I tried unplugging/replugging power cord. I tried popping the battery out and back in, then reboot. I tried rebooting with a completely different RAM card than the two I used when I messed it up. No dice.
Is this recoverable or is my Motherboard FUBAR (messed up completely)?
Suddenly the screen went blank and I smelled (surprise) a burning smell.
Now, the power button on the front only works to turn the PC on (not off, though). When I turn it on, the fan starts up, but that's it. The light is on in the front, but the monitor gets no signal.
I tried unplugging/replugging power cord. I tried popping the battery out and back in, then reboot. I tried rebooting with a completely different RAM card than the two I used when I messed it up. No dice.
Is this recoverable or is my Motherboard FUBAR (messed up completely)?