HP Pavilion Slimline s3307c Desktop PC will not post

[RicoS]

I have a PP Pavilion Slimline s3307c Desktop PC that I am working on and it does not give a post beep.....goes straight to the HP Invent screen with options (F10 Setup) Esc Boot Menu, F11 System Recovery F9 Diagnostics......
removed both memory modules and attempted to boot with 1 module installed at a time, same screen......disconnected the hard drive to attempt to get into the bios.....same screen..........removed/reinserted video card.....same screen...removed cmos battery for 24 hours.......same screen.....any suggestions beyond this point?

 

[Comtech Solutions]

Try a post card.

If no ram and no beeps, you're looking at only 3 options: 1) power, 2) cpu or 3) motherboard

 

[Tesla]

Check HP site for product recall information. I have worked on a few HP Slim Lines whereby the motherboard has been recalled due to failure across all systems.

 

[ATTech]

Hit Tab on that screen and see if you get a POST screen.

 

[iisjman07]

Clear CMOS jumpers?...........

 

[RicoS]

Its not giving me any post beeps......cmos has been removed/reset.......i also think its the motherboard....didnt know about any recalls....will check that now...may save my cust $239

 

[NYJimbo]

Try a post card.

If no ram and no beeps, you're looking at only 3 options: 1) power, 2) cpu or 3) motherboard

Yeah, on a desktop a POST card really can show you stuff. It could be something weird like USB ports or a cooked Southbridge chipset.

At least with a POST it shows you the machine is alive and going through the boot procedure and where it appears to be failing.

But I think there are alot more basic diags to do.

 

[Elemdee]

Yeah, on a desktop a POST card really can show you stuff. It could be something weird like USB ports or a cooked Southbridge chipset.

At least with a POST it shows you the machine is alive and going through the boot procedure and where it appears to be failing.

But I think there are alot more basic diags to do.

Jimbo, I would like to add a POST card to my toolkit. Any particular brand you'd suggest or avoid? I see a wide range of prices, here are two I am wondering about:

http://www.amazon.com/Soyo-Computer-Inc-SY-TECHAID-Debug/dp/B000234U3I/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t

http://www.universalpart.com/Post-Tester-ISA--PCI-Slot-V.3.2-POSTCARD32MAN_item_7193.html

 

[RicoS]

It is the motherboard.....the basics have been completed......thanks for the feedback from everyone!