[mythtv-users] Recommended Disk Test

[Dick Steffens]

On 01/13/2015 06:15 PM, Jeff Siddall wrote:

> Random freezes can be caused by all sorts of issues.  Most common (in 
> order of frequency I have seen them) are:
>
> 1. RAM: you sometimes need to run memtest for days to see the failure. 
> If you have multiple sticks, try reversing the order or removing one 
> at a time to see if anything behaves differently.
>
> 2. Power supply: easy to change and relatively inexpensive.  Not a bad 
> idea to have a spare one around anyway.
>
> 3. Bad caps: if you have a MB from a few years ago this is a common 
> problem:

The new power supply arrived Tuesday. I finally had time to swap it out 
today. As of start up there's no apparent difference. But, since the 
problem was intermittent, I expect it won't show up again, and that's 
how I'll know if it was the power supply.

I do like the case on that Lenovo box. The replacement was very easy. 
Disconnect four cables, take out four screws, take out the old power 
supply. Put in the new supply, the four screws, and reconnect the four 
cables. Close up the case (drop down the lid and press in place) and 
it's done.

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Regards,

Dick Steffens