On 2/7/07, TCLUG Classifieds <webmaster at mn-linux.org> wrote: > New TCLUG Classified Ad > > Category: Computer > > Type of Ad: For Free > > Subject: eMachines T2245 > > Hey All, > > I picked this eMachines T2245 from a friend and tried to get it to start. the machine starts (I think), The Powersupply starts and so does the fan on the cpu, but I dont get a video signal. > > It has no Hdd and or Memory. Its free to a good home whom might be willing to invest some time and little money into it. Otherwise its going out with my Thursday's garbage next week. LOL! > > Thanks! > CPU: Intel(r) Celeron(r) Processor 2.20GHz (w/128KB L2 cache & 400MHz FSB) > Operating System: Genuine Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP Home Edition > Chipset: Intel(r) 845GL chipset > Optical Drive: 40 × 12x40x Max. CD-RW Drive; 16x Max. DVD Drive; 3.5" 1.44MB FDD > Video: Intel(r) Extreme Graphics 3D (integrated) > Sound: AC '97 Audio > Network: 10/100Mbps built-in Ethernet > Modem: 56K ITU v.92-ready Fax/Modem > Peripherals: Standard Multimedia Keyboard, 2-Button Wheel Mouse, Standard Speakers > Ports/Other: 6 USB 2.0 ports (2 on front), 1 Serial, 1 Parallel, 2 PS/2, Microphone-In & Head Phone jack on front, Audio-In & Out, 3 PCI slots (2 available) > Dimensions: 7.25"W x 14.125"H x 16"D > > Seller Email address: blacknight_709 at hotmail dot com > > http://www.mn-linux.org/cgi-bin/classifieds/index.cgi > > > > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > tclug-list at mn-linux.org > http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list > > I come across a lot of these eMachines that have cheap motherboards and power supplies. It's best to replace both. Most of the time, the rest of the components survive. Usually you can find a decent replacement motherboard/power supply for under $100 that will bring it back to life. Feel free to email me if you want any advice on refurbishing these beasts. -- Donovan Niesen