machine will not start but when i take the plug from the motherboard 2 black/2yellow wires going into 4 socket plug
plug goes from psu onto motherboard any idea what this plug operates

joe, October 2008

Hi Joe, i have a specialisation in these and other pc's from pc world. All of them have the same problem.The plug you describe powers then processor. However this plug is a required item to power the cpu, doubtless you will have power to the board (unless then power supply has also blown) the cd and hdd will be heard to operate and the cpu cooling fan willbe running. This means the motherboard has blown. I supply board to replace these, better quality, longer life and full instructions to change it over and a disk to restore you version of XP. contact me on compdoctor2005@btinternet.com or by phone at 07926-106150

Chris, October 2008

Hi Joe, i have a specialisiation in these and other pc's from pc world. all of them have the same problem. the plug you describe powers then processor. However this plug is a required item to power the cpu, doubtless you will have power to the board9 unless then power supply has also blown) the cd and hdd will be heard to operate and the cpu cooling fan willbe running. This means the motherboard has blown. I supply board to replace these, better quality, longer life and full instructions to change it over and a disk to restore you version of XP. contact me on compdoctor2005@btinternet.com or by phone at 07926-106150

Chris, October 2008