Thank you both NavyLCDR and SIW2. I don't know if it is acceptable (not rude) in this forum to address responses together, but I do know you both are being kind with your time and knowledge. So, I...

I understand new hardware is a problem with Windows 7. Building up a PC with old hardware is within my capabilities. I duplicated the now failed PC (MOBO: GA-Z87X-UD3H) built in late 2013) to...

Thanks for helping. Probably simplifies to moving Windows 7 to an entirely different computer.
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Failure was in the MOBO VRMs. Haven't pulled the heatsinks, but I found signs of leaking capacitors.
Based on some research found the lighting up of the start button probably has to do with PS...

Looking for pointers on how to convert Dual-boot PC to two separately bootable OSs (Win7 and Win10) while retaining a distinct user profile for each. May want to only backup Win7 sufficient to run on...

Very, very helpful comments Ghot. You've pulled me back from rummaging further without addressing the obvious 1st diagnostic priority; confirm good power. Even if the local BBY can't test tomorrow,...

Looking for advice on how to proceed with diagnostics. Win10 dual boot with Win7 for occasional use.

Symptoms & diagnostics
In approx last month, on occasion unit would not wake from sleep...

I've got the same Win-7 config approach as the original poster; however for W10 upgrade, I'm inclined to disconnect all drives except for my OS SSD. Any chance having the data drives disconnected...