A+ Guide to Hardware (Standalone Book) (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Jean Andrews
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Chapter 2, Problem 1TC
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Given:
A desktop computer is disassembled and reassembled. No lights and sounds are observed when the computer is turned on. Also, the monitor screen is not showing anything.
To find: The reason for nothing appearing on the screen when the computer is disassembled and reassembled.
Solution:
When the computer is turned on after disassembling and reassembling, and nothing appears on the monitor screen, then the main problem is that the power cords that are not connected to the motherboard.
All other options will turn the computer on but if the motherboard will not get power, the booting process will not start.
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
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