It's pretty old,and nothing I do switches it on.Can anyone give me advice.I know, I can't afford a new one.This is my daughters
2006-08-31 17:58:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I'm assuming this means when you hit the switch you aren't getting any power at all. If that's the case, then try flicking the switch on the back of your computer's power supply. You should see an "O" and a "-" symbol on it. If this fixes it then your main power supply was shut off.
If that doesn't work, you might need to install a new power supply.
If that still doesn't work, then it's not worth fixing if it's really old. You can buy a new PC for $300 these days and the cost and effort to fix an old PC isn't worth it.
SAFETY NOTE: For your safety it is not advisable to open up a power supply casing for any reason. This can be extremely dangerous and even experienced techs do not recommend changing anything inside the power supply itself. A few dollars on a new power supply isn't worth the risk of electrocution.
2006-08-31 18:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by anonfuture 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In side the power pack is a small quick blow fuse tou can try replacing this available any computer repair shop this is usualy the cause on older models the other is the CMOS battery which you will find on the mother board looks like a watch battery this charges from the computer when in use this can be found again in any computer or watch repair shop try cleaning around the on of button with a small amount of scilicon base polish as well
2006-09-01 01:23:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if the power supply has a rocker switch and make sure it is in the 'On' position. If that is not the problem, it's either the On-Off switch or the power supply. A bad PCI card wouldn't make a difference when you turn it on because it boots to the Bios first.
2006-09-01 01:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by aztut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(IF* you mean it won't even "turn on" as in shows no signs of the power switch being turned on....
1: Make sure power cord is plugged in.
2: Try a different power cord.
3: Try plugging computer into another socket.
If none of this helps, have to get more drastic in checking.....
1: Remove EVERY card in your computer EXCEPT Video card.
*IF* computer boots up, then you know one (or more) of the cards is bad. Just replace one card at a time and check to see if it boots.
*IF* that doesn't help, disconnect all drives except the C: drive.
*IF* it still won't work, about the only opitions left is to try another video card, or try another power supply.
2006-09-01 01:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replacing the fuse will not fix your problem, if it is your powersupply, the fuse blew because of an underlying problem, even if the powersupply works again when you replace the fuse, what ever fried it in the first place will more then likely pass through the p/s and fry other parts of your computer, its not worth the risk. as for the cmos battery, it will not prevent the computer from powering up if it is dead.
2006-09-01 01:47:45 · answer #5 · answered by tekinstaller 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The power supply is probably gone if it won't even switch on at all.
2006-09-01 01:02:52 · answer #6 · answered by J.F.® 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have the Boot disk?
If so, light up the monitor, then puter, then load this disk, if you are lucky and have ram left, and your version is xp you should be given the option of system restore.....take it.
When done, go to firewalls.
2006-09-01 01:02:57 · answer #7 · answered by Norton N 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your motherboard probly is fried if it is realy old but if its kinda newer try unplugging it and then unplugging all of the hardware including cd drives and stuff and leave it overnight then plug it all back in and see if that works
2006-09-01 01:01:44 · answer #8 · answered by alex h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋