Meter Lab Computer trouble
Mood:  not sure
Topic: work
Jorge called me at around 8:30am while I was reading my email. He told me the meter lab computer won't boot.

I found the computer powered on but not "working." So I did these:

1. I powered off the UPS, and then switched it and the computer back on.

The computer went to the CMOS setup screen, so I rebooted it, but it wouldn't boot. Back to number 1.

I tried changing "Plug & Play O/S" from Yes to No, but it still wouldn't boot after restarting.

So I opened up the case and found that a small amount of dust had accumulated on one of the RAM chips. I cleaned it up with some natural air and a paint brush, and VOILA! The computer booted!

I restarted it once, for good measure, and #1 didn't re-occur anymore.

Work done.