So my computer wont turn on. I push the button and nothing happens. The power light is on and wont turn off. Theres no noise, no sounds, no power, nothing. The light only goes off its its unplugged (which its supposed to be off when the computer is off) But its not turned on or off. Has anyone ever heard of this or has had this happen to them? I dont know what to do. Its not an old computer. I called the computer company but they said "its not under warantee - theres nothing we can do for you - you need to take it to a reapir place. Jerks. So please I need your help - I really need my computer back and I dont know what to do.
2006-10-15 12:23:10 · 11 answers · asked by loverolliepollie 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Oh to add...Ive checked and double checked all cables and i tried a different electric outlet. Its definately not that, since im using an old computer now and using all the same plugs and cords.
2006-10-15 16:21:12 · update #1
Sounds like the PSU is dead....
Take it to your local store who can run a voltage test.
They are cheap and easy to replace and a decent store wont charge you the earth.. or do it yourself in 10 mins
2006-10-15 12:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by imspiritus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look on the back of the desktop, and on the power source see if there is a reset button of some type. If it resets, look at the power supplies label and see if it is large enough to power all of your equipment. It may have overheated and quit, because it was too few watts to power all of your stuff. The contacts on the power switch may be dirty, get contact cleaner from Radio Shack and clean the power switch out. Unplug the computer first. This is an aerosol, be careful where you spray it.
http://www.pcpowercooling.com/products/power_supplies/selector/index.htm
http://www.fonerbooks.com/power.htm
2006-10-15 19:46:51 · answer #2 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a broken switch, although they rarely break. If somebody has been inside the box recently, they may have knocked the wire loose that goes from the swithch to the motherboard.
Could be the power supply, Take it to a shop or call me, I'm in the Yellow Pages. I have a tester that tells you in 10 seconds whether it is a good power supply or not. A power supply will cost you somewhere between $40US and $90US, plus labor. You could do it yourself if you are handy.
2006-10-15 20:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like power supply (but don't go on the back and play with power settings if you don't know what your doing). The power wire could have came off the motherboard.
2006-10-15 19:30:46 · answer #4 · answered by Don H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be a bad power supply. Also, check the voltage selector switch on the back and make sure its at the correct setting.
2006-10-15 19:26:23 · answer #5 · answered by Jordan L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its either your power supply or your motherboard you could try replacing the power supply if it doesn't work then your going to need a new motherboard whiching is going to cost alot more than the power supply so I would just bring it to a tech so they can run test on it.
2006-10-15 19:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by B Boven 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably the monitor is off. You should push the button that supports the monitor.
2006-10-15 19:32:47 · answer #7 · answered by sly4life 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use the one u're using now to post this message.
2006-10-15 19:31:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
its gone . you need to have it took in to a
computer technician
2006-10-15 19:32:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
plug it in
2006-10-15 19:57:34 · answer #10 · answered by what81 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋