when i turn on the computer, it shows the self test screen, then it blacks out like it gets through it ok and then it just sits there, then the power seems to flicker, not on the screen but the pc it self. you hear the fan going faster and then slower, faster and then slower, etc. and thats all it does + the blank screen
2006-10-21 03:51:20 · 4 answers · asked by nicv29 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Hard drive containing the operating system is not connected. If you saw any tests, your memory is ok....but should still be tested. Tell us how far you get with the test screen... what is the last thing you see?
Computer chip might need to be reseated. Memory might need to be reseated.
Can you get into the bios? If you can, then the cpu is fine. From the bios you can see if it recognized your hard drive.
Take out any unnecessary computer cards. Disconnect any unneeded drives. Simplify the computer system.
Having a defective PCI card will cause this problem. The only way to discover this is to remove all the cards and one by one add them back in until you discover the defective card.
Another trick, gently rub any gold connector with a soft eraser. You can do this to the memory cards, pci cards... Rub gently and blow off the crumbs. Sometimes, many times it takes off a film causing a bad connection.
2006-10-23 15:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there... Take your memory (ram) chips out and put them back in and try re-starting. Do this several times. Sometimes they don't take fully the first couple times. Also, make sure the memory is compatiable with your motherboard AND BIOS. Good Luck :-)
2006-10-21 06:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by Army Of Machines (Wi-Semper-Fi)! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dono about this but i need to check them out!
....there could be lot of reason for this. I got the strong feeling it is your hardware. How old your pc? If not there maybe your hard disk, fragmentation or bad sector.........i need to take a closer look!
2006-10-21 04:18:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
operating system problem maybe?
2006-10-21 03:54:55 · answer #4 · answered by free_indeed2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋