When I turn my computer off, the power light goes off as usual. But, a throbbing starts up, which doesn't go away at all, until I turn the computer back on. Also, the orange light (I think it is a 'hard disk indicator light'?) flashes continuously whilst the computer is off. Any ideas?
2006-11-11 00:15:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I am turning it off in exactly the same way as I always have - Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off
2006-11-11 01:30:41 · update #1
I have just relaised that as well as the sound coming from the processor , if I turn the speakers on whilst it is off, a similar noise comes from them.
2006-11-11 04:19:01 · update #2
Windows XP Home
2006-11-11 05:58:52 · update #3
A few days ago, the computer wouldn't turn on - I got it repaired - it was the power supply and modem.
2006-11-17 22:38:46 · update #4
take it to a local repair shop or replace the power supply
2006-11-11 00:20:45 · answer #1 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you turn it off? Maybe you put it in Stand by mode. If you are sure, it's like you have an old pc that doesn't support auto power-off, you should see the "you can turn safely the computer off now" screen, but there are cases in which you'll not see it. Try to keep pressed the power button for at least 5 seconds, if whirring disappear and lights turn off, you've got this problem, and you have to power off it manually every time (after exiting Win, of course!)
2006-11-11 00:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by Embliri Trex 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Repair shop. It's either the hard drive itself or the power supply.
2006-11-11 00:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by Roasted Kiwi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could well be the fan that is still cooling the residual heat after you've turned the machine off - it should die off eventually but if it literally stays on permanently then I'd get it checked out.
2006-11-11 00:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when do you turn off the main power after turning the tower off...?
There is a possibilty that your computers SMPS ( power supply ) is releaseing the power just to hard disc even when its switched off. Betta get it checked.
2006-11-11 00:22:57 · answer #5 · answered by Rockytruelyrox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing should be going if the computer's off. I'm no computer genius, but that's definitely a problem. I'd take it to a shop.
2006-11-11 00:23:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is also a vague chance that you have left your speakers on, these will buzz after the pc is shut down. if you have in built speakers on your monitor, ensure your monitor is switched off along with the PC
2006-11-11 03:33:59 · answer #7 · answered by louisewoods1984 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to give more info of your operating system
2006-11-11 05:44:43 · answer #8 · answered by vendy015 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋