Ok it is a desktop computer, intel motherboard and processor ,300 watt psu, 5 fans. The power light comes on then turns back off hen i turn it on it starts to turn on but then turns off. It has been doing this for a while but i just keep trying and it eventually works but now i cant get it to.
2007-01-02 13:22:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
its not the switch, its not cuz i have so many fans i have unplugged all of them and still doesnt work. its not the ram, ried switching it out, i cant get to the bios cuz my comp only turns on for 1 second doesnt even have time for my monitor to kick on. no virus or anytihng
2007-01-02 15:30:48 · update #1
If i hold it on the fans and sh** kick on for a second then turn off then kick back on etc. Its not the switch tried different ones
2007-01-02 15:33:36 · update #2
your monitor is probably malfuctioning. you should probably consult with computer technician. or check your monitors hardware.
2007-01-02 13:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by Emma B. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I experienced a very similar problem with a Customer's computer a while back... It turned out to be a corrupted piece of software in the system BIOS. I reset the system board's BIOS chip by following the instructions in the owners manual (or manufacturers website) and it worked perfectly... The only other thing I can think of is Bad system memory (RAM)... This can sometimes cause the system to fail during startup... I would definitely try the BIOS reset first though because this seems to be a very common problem.... Hope this helps!
2007-01-02 13:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by Joshua S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does you computer have a power button in the front and a power switch in the back near the power supply?
I had a computer that has this configuration and sometimes had to shut off the power switch in the back in order for the computer to reboot. I think it had something to do with sleeping or hibernating but never did figure it out.
If not, what happens if you press and hold the power switch?
2007-01-02 13:30:12 · answer #3 · answered by BigRez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a new power switch. I had two HP's that did the same thing, the switch is defective. Get one off another used PC or buy a new one, They are a cheap fix, so try this before all these other suggestions.
2007-01-02 13:51:04 · answer #4 · answered by topcat_TEC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 fans and a 300 w power supply. I bet your PSU is shot from being over loaded. now a days you need atleast 500W for computer sysytem.
ram and powersupply is 2 items I see people go low on. when its 2 of the most importaint items to try and go all out on.
2007-01-02 13:58:14 · answer #5 · answered by Jecht 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have a failuare of power system, bad mother board, hard drive or have an virus. Can you see any message on the screen. The power light can stil be on if the power fails, but it didn't supply enough power. You might need a new power system.
2007-01-02 13:29:08 · answer #6 · answered by magictiger_007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psu, Motherboard, Memory. Try PSU first
2007-01-02 13:27:30 · answer #7 · answered by jt114881 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems.
Some drive problems can be easily fixed by yourself using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful. Try this site, if you can get what is required
2007-01-03 21:57:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it plugged in? Maybe the cord has a short...?
2007-01-02 13:29:54 · answer #9 · answered by last action hero 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋