[sadamico]

eMachines has a LONG history of bad Power Supplies. They burn out, the PSs output are totally inadequate. You need a 400w PS minimum and I would recommend one that can put out 12amps.

The truely bad part is that when most eMachine PSs die, they take parts of the Motherboard with them. Your PC will never be the same even after you replace the PS.

[Frantzie]

If I buy a new machine - can I install my old hard drive and access the files and programs using Windows Explore file system?

I hate having to copy everything over to a new drive.

I may test to see if the PS is the issue with an old HP PS. If it is not the PS then the machine goes in the trash.

Thanks to all.

[SnakeDoctor]

I had an eMachine — blew two different power supplies. Bought an HP after we fried the second one.

SnakeDoc

[relictele]

Just had a customer whose PS took the mobo with it. The PC make? Emachines of course!

I was able to back up their data but it’s new computer time for them!