I was given a PC from a friend and while she had it, it would come on and display a blue screen. She brought it to me and when I hooked it up it wouldnt even come on. I tried different power cords and still nothing. Does anyone have any ideas why it wont come on at all now and it used to? Or any solutions I can try? Thank you for your answers.
2006-09-08 09:15:59 · 21 answers · asked by indigo cat 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
It sounds like the hard drive is shot...you should bring it to get fixed.
2006-09-08 09:17:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few simple things to try...
1. Does the power supply fan come on when you attempt to turn the PC on? If so, then its possible it's the motherboard (if nothing boots) or the video card is bad (if nothing is showing but the computer seems to boot. If not, then it's a possible bad power supply.
2. Disconnect everything from the motherboard (remember where it was hooked up and how) then reconnect everything. Strange, but this trick did fix my problem when my computer wouldn't boot. It turns out there was a bad hardware device (neon light) that was shorting out the load on the power supply causing it to simply not turn on for safety of the motherboard. This could be the issue too. A bad hardware device.
So when you reconnect everything, do the basics first meaning the RAM, power supply, video card, and hard drive. If the computer turns on, then you know it's a bad hardware device that's currently not attached to the motherboard.
3. If nothing stated above is working, it's possible then that the power supply, the motherboard, or even the turn-on switch to the computer is bad. The only way to find out from here on out is to replace devices and hope the first thing you replace is the correct one. This can be spendy obviously.
2006-09-08 09:23:09 · answer #2 · answered by The 3rd Nipple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you tried a different outlet or some other device works in the one your using.
Your comment "not come on" needs a little help in order for someone to help you.
If the pc powers up, the fan comes on (should be able to hear it) some PC's have a light in the front that indicates power is on - do either of these happen. I think if the hard drive is dead you get a blinking "-".
2006-09-08 09:26:02 · answer #3 · answered by madjer21755 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the hard drive crashed during the transition or the power supply went out in the computer. You may just have to replace the internal power supply.
2006-09-08 09:18:50 · answer #4 · answered by purplesax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem once with a new pc, took it back to the store twice and it worked there but not in my house. Try changing your surge protector if you have it plugged into one and if not then move it and plug it into a different outlet.
I know it sounds weird but when I moved mine to another outlet, it worked. The outlet was good because I used it afterwards for a lamp with no problems at all.
2006-09-08 09:18:09 · answer #5 · answered by kimmi_35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an old worthless PC. You can get a new one at a government surplus auction for $5.
2006-09-08 09:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
More commonly known as the "Blue Screen of Death". Whooops! Time to get a new computer!
2006-09-08 10:27:05 · answer #7 · answered by borderline1311 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My thought could be once you start up your laptop and that test comes up start up in risk-free mode or primary mode, you to click on risk-free mode then in case you're on vista your computing device will arise and your demonstrate determination will make your icons extra suitable, as quickly as you think of your laptop is grew to become primary then re boot it and start up on primary mode , in case you're having norton anti virus then i strongly propose you to do an entire gadget virus test because of the fact from the sound or your difficulty it form of feels to be a pandemic to me......
2016-12-18 07:03:35 · answer #8 · answered by oreilly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1: change the wire which is belong to Monitor and try to plug it with other side
2: format ur computer i think theres no any windows installed to come on
2006-09-08 09:19:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AC transformer is out, Radio Shack has them for $25
2006-09-08 09:18:05 · answer #10 · answered by N e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be the power supply (located inside the computer in the slot that accepts your power cord)
2006-09-08 09:19:09 · answer #11 · answered by Bistro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋