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I'm looking over a friend's computer for him, and there is a strange problem that I'm not too sure of. When you press the power button, the computer powers on for 4-5 seconds or so, then shuts back off, then repeats itself. I've swapped the PSU, and that isn't the case. They are two memory sticks, and both seemed to be in working condition. Even switched video cards because I was sort of puzzled. A problem like this isn't likely as a hard drive failure. So, the only option I had left, is the CPU or motherboard. I was thinking maybe the CPU (though I have no reasonable conclusion to why), but I want your guy's opinion on this, and maybe somebody has experienced a similar problem. It is an HP a310n with an upgraded nVidia FX5500 video card. Thanks anybody!
Sorry, didn't really know where to put this!
Sorry, didn't really know where to put this!