Julie Bove wrote:
>
> I was trying to save some money as I've been hit right and left with added
> expenses. Luckily the computer repair wasn't as bad as I thought it would
> be. They think the storms we've been having knocked out the power supply
> and made the surge protector go bad.

One thing I learned long ago...surge protectors only protect you for
one time. After that, they are worthless. Most will start blinking the
led to let you know they are used up and you need to replace it.