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"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")
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waynorth
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Mine was correct!! Jack Black's procedure was another story!!
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figures. new (refurbished) desktop computer acted like someone/something unplugged it -without warning- while was typing.
Naturally, it will not turn back on.
A bit of web searching for known problems with the make & model (Dell Optiplex 990) indicates problem is a defective power switch, or the power box.
Of course, the cost for The Geeks to repair costs more than a new Windows 11 Pro laptop, complete with a WORD Office Suite "lifetime" license ... let alone more than I paid for it ... with a 19 or 20 inch flat screen monitor.
I "think" I'll just get another computer.
I found another (same brand & model) with a 2TB hard drive, AND a Windows 11 compatible CPU with no monitor, for "a good price". (read "considerably less than the cost to repair, and considerably less than I paid for the one with a monitor."
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If still in stock, I will order it on/about 08-01-25.
I need a new desk first, which I will order on/about 06-01. ("L" desk, much larger than what I been using.)
I will be using the cheap tablet that keeps turning off the WiFi reception, requiring a reboot, and my new smartphone. (for the much better camera.) until I get the new computer.
It could be "worse"(?). At least I am still waking up "alive" ... which unquestionably pisses off my ex wife & younglings.
Naturally, it will not turn back on.
A bit of web searching for known problems with the make & model (Dell Optiplex 990) indicates problem is a defective power switch, or the power box.
Of course, the cost for The Geeks to repair costs more than a new Windows 11 Pro laptop, complete with a WORD Office Suite "lifetime" license ... let alone more than I paid for it ... with a 19 or 20 inch flat screen monitor.
I "think" I'll just get another computer.
I found another (same brand & model) with a 2TB hard drive, AND a Windows 11 compatible CPU with no monitor, for "a good price". (read "considerably less than the cost to repair, and considerably less than I paid for the one with a monitor."
)If still in stock, I will order it on/about 08-01-25.
I need a new desk first, which I will order on/about 06-01. ("L" desk, much larger than what I been using.)
I will be using the cheap tablet that keeps turning off the WiFi reception, requiring a reboot, and my new smartphone. (for the much better camera.) until I get the new computer.
It could be "worse"(?). At least I am still waking up "alive" ... which unquestionably pisses off my ex wife & younglings.