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Does this sound like a bad motherboard?
    #5210631 - 01/22/06 03:02 PM (18 years, 3 months ago)

A buddy of mine has a Dell Dimension 2400. At first he said he mouse would stop working occasionally, requiring a reboot to fix. Eventually stopped working at all. Later the keyboard quit working. Dell says motherboard and I'm inclined to agree, though I haven't gotten to test the computer myself.

If so, the only way to get a replacement is through Dell because of their shitty proprietary systems.

I think I would rather get an aftermarket motherboard and just switch his CPU and other components over to it than go back to the Dell again. I know it would require all new drivers and I think BIOS (been a while since I've done anything this involved with a computer in a while.). I think I remember something about Dell using proprietary Pwr supplys too but I think they can be adapted. New MB from Dell would run $100. What would it cost to go my way?

Would you agree that the motherboard is the most likely culprit and if so, which route would you take? Any big surprises or difficulties I would likely encounter if I were to go the route I suggested?


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Re: Does this sound like a bad motherboard? [Re: HagbardCeline]
    #5210708 - 01/22/06 03:34 PM (18 years, 3 months ago)

If the PS/2 ports are going out, he could try getting a USB mouse and keyboard.

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Re: Does this sound like a bad motherboard? [Re: HagbardCeline]
    #5211490 - 01/22/06 06:47 PM (18 years, 3 months ago)

a new motherboard probably wont fit in the dell tower...


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Re: Does this sound like a bad motherboard? [Re: Jim]
    #5213781 - 01/23/06 11:23 AM (18 years, 3 months ago)

Have you tried reinstalling the operating system?

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