HW_Savvy_WannaBe wrote:
> Here is my dilemma... troubleshooting an old Gateway FLEXATXSTC PC...
>
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> Hello,
>
> I was hoping I could find someone who is familiar with Gateway
> FLEXATXSTC Essentials computer? I got it from a friend and wanted to see
> if I could get it up and running. I changed out some capacitors due to
> the inability to show an video...that worked. Now I'm onto getting into
> the BIOS since that is the last screen that shows up...
>
> I have a few kbs with a PS2 plug so I went out and got a USB/PS2
> adapter to navigate in BIOS, but the computer doesn't recognize the kb.
> I read that I could test the usb to see if they're fried using an
> optical mouse...all usb ports are working...the light on the optical
> mouse went on every time I plugged it in.
>
> If there is anybody that has experience with these computers, please
> offer some direction. I would gladly appreciate it!
>
> Mahalo!
>
>
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> First of all the capacitors you used should be low ESR and rated at 105
> deg. C or more (there are 125 and 130 deg. C types about), it would be
> wise to avoid using standard 85 deg. C types as they won't last as
> long.
>
> You only need to replaced them when they start showing signs of
> styress, see Bad caps in mobos, this equally applies to any other
> electronic equipment, video cards and power supplies.
>
> The caps I replaced were in fact bulging and/or leaking...Check
>
> Try looking in Device manager under Keyboard see if there is any errors
> indicated by a yellow triangular exclamation mark, you will also be able
> to check the device and check the drivers by clicking on the + sign in
> the tiny square box.
>
> I ended up buying a cheapo usb keyboard. kb is recognized now...Check
>
> Also check the keyboard setting in bios might be another idea,
> something like 'Halt on Keyboard error' try it disabled.
>
> You could drop a post in Gateway section, heres the Index, you'll find
> it right at bottom under Brand systems in it's subsection....
>
> ... please note do read this FAQ first as we are not responsible for
> any post in Usenet sections.
>
> davy
>
> Presently, I think the HD is bad because I switched it with other
> "older" HD I have and the other two are recognized, but not the orginal
> one...DANG IT! Right now, that's the only thing I can think of...change
> out the HD, but in the attempts to keep my budget down, (I spent $20
> already on it. I was hoping to top at $20) it looks like I might be
> spending a little bit more. I still wanted to upgrade the RAM to 512
> MB, maybe put in a better video card and eventually find a better cpu.
>
> Anyone got any suggestions as to what upgrades, if you wanna call it
> that, would be sufficient for this old machine ? Thanks to everyone
> who has helped me thus far!
>
>
Personally, I place little trust in repaired motherboards. Problem with
blown caps is that you never know whether the failed cap(s) caused
some other damage to a chip on the board or to the board itself.
I think I may have even collected one of the FLEXATXSTC micro-ATX
boards, because I liked the small size. But I never did anything with
it. If I still have it, are you interested in it for a small amount of
money, say $10, plus exact cost of shipping? ... Ben Myers
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