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Lightning Strike (update)
My desktop is finally back up and running! It only took a week and a half, a new motherboard and a new power supply, but it’s running.
Shortly after my post about protecting your computer from lightning, our house (and my main desktop computer) took a direct hit. The computer shut down instantly and we all heard what sounded like a dying security alarm (home security system). Not only was my computer dead, but our home phone system, our garage door opener and a few other things were knocked out, as well.
I Should Practice What I Preach
Just a few days after my post about ways to protect your computer from lightning, we take a direct hit and my motherboard gets fried!
It was a fairly quick-moving storm that started around 5:00am. I heard some thunder and saw a few lightning flashes, but it didn’t seem that bad. Then, in unison, we saw a flash, heard a loud pop and then a HUGE clap of thunder.
Lightning and your Computer
San Angelo has recently been the victim of some pretty good lightning storms. Inevitably, customers are calling to report connection problems.
So far, I’ve only had to replace a couple of NIC cards. Lightning damage can also manifest itself in just about any other computer component going bad, such as power supplies and motherboards.
Crucial Memory Advisor Tool – Crucial System Scanner
Increasing your computer’s memory (RAM: random access memory) is one of the cheapest and most effective computer upgrades you can perform. Replacing or upgrading your computer’s memory provides the biggest jump in overall computer speed. However, choosing the correct memory can be somewhat difficult.
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