there was a blackout and when everything came back, i tried to turn on my computer and nothing. no lights, fan, nothing. i then tried to plug it in another room, but that didn't work either...
the laptop works and things plugged into the two places (first room and second room) work - just not the computer...
help =(
2006-09-30 13:33:21 · 7 answers · asked by wee 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
what do you guys mean by "motherboard"? and is it expensive to fix.. ? also, (sorry), i won't lose my files, will i?
2006-09-30 13:38:27 · update #1
what are fuses? and i've uplugged and re-plugged 43483289y32743827 times =(
2006-09-30 13:40:52 · update #2
Check the power supply out before jumping to any more conclusions. A well designed power supply will cease to function before it destroys the rest of the computer when there is a power surge. Power supplies do have fuses internally , but THEY ARE NOT USER REPLACEABLE. What part don't you understand?
2006-09-30 14:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by biller19 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be a Motherboard or Power Supply. Take it to a repair shop if you never have worked inside of a computer before. Good Luck!
2006-09-30 14:22:11 · answer #2 · answered by doctorbob1958 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your motherboard is fried. You will need a few tools for this. And they are of the following.
1.) A crowbar
2.) A hammer
3.) A screwdriver one of each
4.) A Difibulator cart from your local hospital
5.) A new motherboard
Ok after you have all your tools you will need to take your crowbar and pry off the metal casing to your pc tower. Once that is done take your screwdrivers and hammer and pry out your old motherboard. Once that is out you will need to take your new motherboard and your hammer and pound it back in. Once that is done take your hammer and check everything else by giving it a stern tap. Once that is done take your defibulator cart and charge it too the highest settings. Once that is charged give it 5 shocks. Once you complete that you will need to get some duct tape and tape everything back together tape it shut and turn it back on.
P.S. DONT USE A SURGE PROTECTOR THAT IS WHAT KILLED YOUR PC THE FIRST TIME.
2006-09-30 13:49:54 · answer #3 · answered by wiz_on_line 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The blackout may have shorted out the motherboard
2006-09-30 13:36:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you go buying new hardware, make sure you have checked the FUSES. They're a lot cheaper to replace than a motherboard.
2006-09-30 13:38:45 · answer #5 · answered by Goffik 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blackout ops it sounds like the motherboard may have gone you need to have it took in and fix always remember to unplug when your not at home or on the way to sleep coz just shuting down the pc and not unplug the power supply when there is a blackout ., this is what happens
all the best take care
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2006-09-30 13:37:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try unplugging it from the back of the hard drive. Then plug it back in and turn it on again.
Good Luck
P.S. If you have a surge protector make sure it is on.
2006-09-30 13:39:36 · answer #7 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋