This is a Compaq desktop. At this point the only indication that it is even an electronic device is a little light blinking way on the back ofthe tower. Tried plugging it in to a spot on the strip that we know works..still nothing. Any ideas how this can be fixed?..or am I now the proud owner of a very unattractive paperweight.
2006-12-09 07:13:33 · 8 answers · asked by Just Me 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You may have corrupted the BIOS. To set it to default settings remove the battery located on the motherboard and then put it back in,that sets it back to its default. It looks like a watch battery. Also the power supply may have shorted out when the power strip was shut off which means you need to replace it. If you have a broadband network card installed such as how you connect to the internet (DSL,Cable,or T1) then the blinking light is most likely that. A friend of mine had the same problem once with a Compaq and I replaced the power supply and then it worked fine. The powersupplies are usually about $20 from Comp USA. Just make sure when you replace it that you label the connections so you know where they go afterwards. If you have anymore questions just email me but make sure you put in the title what is in reference to. Goodluck.
2006-12-09 07:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by Craig H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The usual case when you press the power button on your computer and nothing happens, usually means a spoilt power supply. And hopefully its just that! Try all the options the guys just told you. Plug out the power cord from the power supply. Wait for a few minutes and plug it back in and power on. See if this works.
If not, try this. Do not shut the power switch, turn it on, unplug the power cord from the power supply, and plug it back on. If there is any electric current running to the power supply, you will be able to hear a slight crakle sound. If not, you might need to change a new power supply unit.
2006-12-09 07:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by Rei 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just want to add to what everybody else has put in. Most likley, bad power supply (hopefully, thats the cheapest to fix!!!). Heres how you tell if its the power supply or not: on the back of your tower (when the computer is plugged in and your try or turn on your computer) there is a power supply fan. You can see and hear from outside the case. If the fan does not come on, you most likley have a bad power supply. If the fan comes on, take it to a tech, you probly fried somthing.
2006-12-09 09:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by TEXAS 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could try "discharging the capacitors" unplugging the power cord from the machine(im assuming its off completly) and then push and hold the power button in on the machine for like 30 secs-1min with the power cable disconnected and then plug the power cable back in and see if that makes a difference.
2006-12-09 07:23:40 · answer #4 · answered by Fuzzybunny 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"each and every thing became advantageous contained in the computing device, even with the undeniable fact that the problem became with the computing device swap. The on/off button." I believe the previous person. i have experienced it earlier too. because the capacity button on the casing is spoilt, I plugged the reset button onto the motherboard capacity swap. Now I really have a operating computing device yet i will not manually reset the comp.
2016-11-25 01:12:24 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the monitor working. Usually a power down like that could have damaged the Power supply Unit you would have to swap parts around to see which one is at fault.
2006-12-09 07:17:08 · answer #6 · answered by James S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
unplug your computer from the powerstrip for 3 mons and plug back in
2006-12-09 07:17:59 · answer #7 · answered by Mitchell b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have a rocker-toggle switch on the back of the computer, near the fan outlet, that needs to be toggled off and on again.
2006-12-09 07:16:16 · answer #8 · answered by bogus_dude 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋