8300 failure. GYYG, checkpoint KRST

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@ejn63 wrote:
Check the condition of the capacitors on the system board. This model is known for cap failure - if any are bulging and/or leaking, the system board should be replaced.

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@rickmktg wrote:

My son was using the 8300 the other day, got Bad_Pool_Caller and then memory dump.  He shut down by holding power button in for 5 seconds.  Now, when we boot, it either freezes on the bios screen with the bar partway across, or it says it's failed at checkpoint KRST.  Lights are GYYG.

 

Unplugged everything, tried different keyboard per other posts.  No change.  Remove battery.  Checked and it tests as weak.  Held power button in, then put battery back.  Reboot, no change.  Any ideas?

 

Update - got new battery, it tested great, installed, no difference.  Motherboard light is green, back lights are GYYG still.

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@rickmktg wrote:

My son was using the 8300 the other day, got Bad_Pool_Caller and then memory dump.  He shut down by holding power button in for 5 seconds.  Now, when we boot, it either freezes on the bios screen with the bar partway across, or it says it's failed at checkpoint KRST.  Lights are GYYG.

 

Unplugged everything, tried different keyboard per other posts.  No change.  Remove battery.  Checked and it tests as weak.  Held power button in, then put battery back.  Reboot, no change.  Any ideas?

 

UPDATE - removed battery, graphics card, memory sticks, unhooked all drives.  Attempted to boot.  Reinstalled everything, reset in bios, works fine.  DIAGNOSIS - it appears that battery was so low voltage that it caused the issue.  Never, ever, had this happen on a computer I've owned.

Message Edited by rickmktg on 09-23-2006 08:12 PM