Yesterday I tuned off my pc but I FORGOT TO remove the telepohone cable connet to modem.Whaen i turned on the pc only the cooling fan began to work.I checked and saw the chip of modem melted,Then i remove the modem.and restarted the pc.Then boot screen logo appers.But OS doesnt load..Are other patrs all destroyed or not?(I don't have money to buy a new one what i am going to do now..
2006-10-31 15:28:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
It sounds like your computer is fried.
Things you can do:
1) Use your local library's computers. People survived without home computers for ages. Are you attending college? Use the lab's computers.
2) Go to a used computer store. You can usually get a decent tower for under $200.
2006-10-31 15:32:10 · answer #1 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did this happen in your house? It should be covered by insurance. Just take the unit to your local computer store and ask them to check it out. Most companies will give you a free estimate (Any legitimate one) on replacement. Take that to your insurance company. Hopefully you have full replacement coverage. If its fried and the computer is outdated then they will replace it with a updated version of the PC within reason. Also if you talk to your insurance company you can get a check sent to the PC store and use it towards a better unit or laptop etc.
2006-10-31 23:45:27 · answer #2 · answered by that_super_shy_guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i think your computer is ruined but you should take it to a computer technician just to be sure ,look for them in your phone book P.S. As a safety measure you should plug all of your computer and electronic equipment into a surge protector because MOST OF THEM are designed to withstand and shut down when there is a power surge, if you don't know what a surge protector is it is one of those bars that has about five outlets on it so that you can plug a bunch of stuff in all at the same time
2006-10-31 23:44:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally, new type of internal/pci modem will melt when strike by lightning. in many cases, the pc can still work. due to power surge from lightning, your OS maybe corrupted. try to repair your OS first. you still have at least 70% chance to save your pc. if you are using winXP, boot your pc with winXP cd, use the 2nd repair option (the 1st option using a console screen).
2006-11-01 00:22:42 · answer #4 · answered by ustazshifu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok first try this try reinstalling os and if this wrks u r good then replace modem card and u r back in business if not then go and cry and then wipe those tears and get anew system or even a used one for one hundred or so heck u can find one at a thrift store for less than that just make sure its upgradable i have one i will give u if u can come and get it...
2006-10-31 23:47:02 · answer #5 · answered by starchild1701 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you could try ordering a new motherboard, hard drive, and CPU and installing those in your present case. But as far as repair goes for the existing unit, you're pretty much out of luck. Sorry.
2006-10-31 23:33:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jolly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does the hard drive spin up? sounds like the computer is toast. try maybe sticking a spare harddrive in it to see if you can get an OS to run before you toss it. future reference, they make surge protectors that also protect your phone line
2006-10-31 23:36:20 · answer #7 · answered by free_indeed2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your pc is fried it sounds like.i have one i want to sell if intrested email me it works and is fast for the speed it has a modem for dial up and ethernet.
2006-11-01 00:52:01 · answer #8 · answered by U can't B like me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download the trial version of System Mechanic
from http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,6522-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html then run it
2006-10-31 23:42:55 · answer #9 · answered by Michael T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to patriot-city.com and order a real cheap and good computer.
you're probably going to have to get a new one
2006-10-31 23:38:13 · answer #10 · answered by Giants Fan! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋