Ok. So my computer was on and the power went out. The monitor works, but the computer won't start. It is a Compaq if anyone needs to know. There is a green light that is flashing on the back, but it won't turn on. I'm asking this from my old '98. Thank you!
2006-07-18 09:19:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
your computer should also "BEEP" push the power button and listen carefully.... you should hear a BEEP code.. which will tell you whats wrong with the system.... its most likely memory or a power supply issue.
if you can please add additional info about the Beeps you here... they should be either SHORT or LONG beeps... usually 3 SHORT beeps means memory issues... but not exactly sure...
hope you post additional info
2006-07-18 09:29:51 · answer #1 · answered by PC-Guy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you might have destroyed your computer. Sudden surges when power comes back on, can damage computers. It is best to have your computer plugged into a basic power surge protector strip (it has 3 to 6 places to plug in) would prevent this from happening. Sorry!
2006-07-18 16:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure the power strip your plugged into has been reset
check all cables make sure they are in good
plugs and connections to pc
try plugging into a different socket to make sure something didnt happen to the socket
some pcs have a switch in the back make sure yours didnt get shut off some how
try unplugging completely and let it sit for a 30 secs
then reconnect
2006-07-18 16:27:38 · answer #3 · answered by ian6868 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this has happened to me there's a switch located on the pc towers power supply i think it's orange or red it to choose which watt type would say 115v but switch it to the other one using a pencil or pen for 10 minutes with the pc off and then switch it back it worked for me good luck
2006-07-18 16:47:32 · answer #4 · answered by cassandra f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a problem with your RAM...
Check it out with a computer technician and replace your RAM if thats the case or there could also be a problem with your SMPS.....Just consult a computer technician.....
2006-07-18 16:25:10 · answer #5 · answered by maxxx85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there was a power surge, it may have shorted out your system.
2006-07-18 16:25:36 · answer #6 · answered by sara_busa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult with a technition, May be RAM or SMPS
2006-07-19 08:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the surge could have blown the internal fuse
2006-07-18 16:41:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋