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    compaq motherboard/power failure

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ahwang, Jun 26, 2006.

  1. ahwang

    ahwang Notebook Enthusiast

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    i've heard this a couple times and i was just wondering if it is true that the way the motherboard and power supply are wired (or something) that if the power cord gets bumped while plugged in, it can somehow screw up the motherboard?