[Techtalk] no boot after replacing cpu cooler-- solved

[Carla Schroder]

Well I didn't want to go through the whole troubleshooting list, but I did, 
all one at a time like a good geek:

-Swap in known good RAM
-Swap in known good PSU (tested under load with multimeter for extra 
insurance)
-Swap in known good CPU
-Reset CMOS between each step, though this should be unnecessary, and if a 
mobo comes to life after resetting the CMOS most likely there is a defect

It's definitely a dead board. Under warranty, so we'll see how long it takes 
ECS to do an RMA.

The old CPU and RAM work fine on a different board.

I also learned that my Thermaltake Smartpower 2.0 PSU has a front fan and a 
rear fan, and the rear fan only comes on when temperatures reach a certain 
level. I about had a heart attack when I plugged it in and the rear fan did 
not spin! Moral: read the manual.

thanks all!

Carla
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