My Inspiron (SP?) will not turn on or if t does it freezes within a minute. I called Dell they said I need a new memory chip. Does this make sense? I already ordered the chip and am hoping that fixes it. When I try to power up the PC the lights do come on but only for a second, unless I am lucky enough for it to power up completley. I have read where it could be the motherboard. What could be the problem? Thanks
2006-10-19 06:30:02 · 5 answers · asked by Tim6298 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
If it was the power supply how would I replace that? Thanks
2006-10-19 11:42:03 · update #1
If the memory is bad you should hear a series of beeps to inform you there is a problem. First thing I would check is to make sure all your cards are inserted fully. They can creep out of there connector and give the same symptoms you are having. Also, make sure the CPU fan is turning. If its not, your computer can quickly over heat and shut down.
What are the P.O.S.T. errors during boot? Can you boot to dos?
Check your Bios settings too.
2006-10-19 06:40:34 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be memory. Could be motherboard. Could be something else entirely. The memory is the cheapest thing to replace, so I'd definitely try that first.
2006-10-19 06:35:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you fried your power supply.
2006-10-19 06:37:58 · answer #3 · answered by hockeytwn09 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine did that. got new hard drive and it only lasted 2 yrs. have a new HP. old one was the cow.
2006-10-19 06:38:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have a computer virus...or you short circuited something.
2006-10-19 06:32:15 · answer #5 · answered by Han Solo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋