I have a Dell Dimension 4700C. The warranty has ran out and I'm a poor seminary student, so I can't pay to get it fixed.
Problem: I turned it off durning a lightning strom, but I did so in a hurry by unpluging it. When I pluged it back in it would turn on. I tried pressing the on button several times, but it wouldn't come back on. The power source is good, the plug is good, so the computer is the problem.
Do you know of any materials that might show me how to fix this computer. Websites, ebooks, books, specifically geared towards this problem and this computer. Please help!!!
Thanks,
Justin
2006-12-08 11:24:21 · 12 answers · asked by lightbringer1979 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Try this site. Don't know if it will help with your expired warranty.
Hope it helps. Your computer was in their search index.
http://support.dell.com
2006-12-08 11:46:03 · answer #1 · answered by M.C. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you plugged in to a surge protector? Make sure to reset that if so. By the way, if you aren't plugged in to a surge protector...in the future you should be.
You said the power supply is good, so I'm assuming you tested it already with another electrical device.
And still, when you push the power button, nothing happens?
Before taking drastic action, ensure that ALL cables are properly fastened and in place. Seems simple, but sometimes it is the simple things that cause troubles. I think somebody mentioned this, but take apart all power cables, and hook them back up again.
If that stuff doesn't work...then we are down to your internals, meaning the power supply in the computer. That will probably be the likely antagonist. You can take it apart yourself, remove the power supply, take it to a computer shop, and ask for a replacement -- if you feel comfortable doing that. It's not too involved, but don't do it if you aren't comfortable, you could screw up some other stuff, which wouldn't be pleasant.
You could also take it to a shop, but I have to warn you, they charge a LOT for hourly labor...at least $50 per hour.
Good luck!
ps: just unplugging the computer shouldn't do all that. I have done that before, and never suffered adverse effects except for the computer to want to reset to a previous restore point. It never fried my power supply.
2006-12-09 20:43:58 · answer #2 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of a problem this serious from unplugging a machine. I would try unplugging everything and setting it back up and plugging the power cord into another circuit this time. Also, verify that the outlet you are using has power (with a lamp).
Really hope your computer straightens out.
2006-12-08 12:36:10 · answer #3 · answered by Scooter_MacGyver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you try switching the power switch on the power supply on the back of the computer? Many times a surge will trip a "breaker" in the power supply and it is necessary to do that to reset it. If the computer flat out won't turn on after that. Then the power supply is bad, and possibly the motherboard. Meaning... goodbye computer.
2006-12-08 11:28:13 · answer #4 · answered by aprier69 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Try pressing the Ctrl button and the E button when trying to reboot. This forces Dell PCs into default mode. Worth a shot my friend.
2006-12-08 11:47:26 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Justin
There are a lot of people who will probably directly answer your question. But if I had your problem I would go to the library or a friend who had internet service and check Dells sites and I have gotten a lot of results by going to the sites of major universites. some of their puter depts, have awesome info. Good Luck1
2006-12-08 11:47:22 · answer #6 · answered by Rev. D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pulling the plug on a computer shouldn't cause that serious of a problem. I'm surprised. I had to do it to my old computer a couple of times, and it still restarted. Keep messing with it dude. Good luck.
2006-12-08 11:36:05 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Justin,
I'm sorry to say this, but you fried the computer by yanking out the plug. There's really nothing to do but buy a new computer.
2006-12-08 11:28:54 · answer #8 · answered by John 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is definately hardware related and you cannot check which hardware till you donot cannablise your components with another PC. You should take it to the service centre.
2006-12-08 11:29:53 · answer #9 · answered by Sunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr
2006-12-08 13:12:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋