It turns on but nothing appears on the screen.I had been after removing the processor and putting it back in again previos to this.Could I have damaged the processor or heatsink or something.The monitor definatly isnt broken because i tried it on another computer afterwards.
2007-02-05 03:31:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
what do you mean by turns on?
does it appear to power up normally but you get error beeps (assuming the sysytem speaker is connected correctly)?
it it powers up with no beeps then you may have either damaged your graphics card, your CPU may be damaged, you may not have replaced the thermal tape or grease between the CPU and heatsink.
there really is no real way to corerectly diagnose this online with thelimited information in this question.
oh and if you did not properly ground or earth yourself before opening up and working in your computer you could easily fried your components making the system as good as useless (except may be the chasis (box/case) and may be your PSU could be the only items left working normaly).
as i said no way to tell with the limited information.
why did you need to remove the CPU at all?
the only times to remove your CPU is if you are either if you are replacing a CPU that has failed or you are upgrading your system.
your problem could simply be that your graphics card was nocked out of true, so try pushing it back firmly in it's slot.
also make sure that you connect the cable correctly from PC to monitor. and make sure that all are turned on.
you may have simply forced your CPU back into it's socket causing a pin or two damage which could be corrected with a little perseverance or by simply buying a new CPU. remembering that your CPU chip will only fir into its socket easily one way. you never have to force the CPU in to the socket.
good luck
2007-02-05 03:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the processor.... my friend had a similar problem.. In his case the processor was fried... Just check out on the warranty or get a new one...
WAY"S tto confirm if its the processor...
I) Check whether the thermal paste( grease like thing) above the processor is there( many novice clean that thinking its dust)
2) You would have holei.e just a little dent on the top of the processor... now look at the socket in the motherboard it will have an arrowmark on one edge... you should fit the processor such that the hole aligns with that edge..
3) your heatsink was fitted loose..
IF you've done mistakes like the above... then its definitely the processor..
2007-02-05 12:18:16 · answer #2 · answered by karty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to pull everything off the board first, install the processor again (verify that you haven't bent any of the pins) they are usually keyed, so you can't put them in wrong, but depending on what kind of chip and motherboard you might need to play with the way you are installing it. It should allow you to insert the processor, and then lock it in somehow - if you don't have it installed correctly, it might not be making contact.
Once you have verified the processor is installed correctly, then plug in the bare minimum to make the computer come on - use onboard video if you have it (and know it works), plug in nothing but power and video. If the computer will come on like this, then keep adding hardware (after shutting it off of course) and trying it.
If not, then like some other poster said - for gods sake, don't f*** with your processor unless you know what you are doing.
2007-02-05 11:50:36 · answer #3 · answered by superfunkmasta 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the computer is booting and you just dont see nothing on the screen it Could be the video card or if the video is onboard you should try another video card in one of the pci slots. If it works then you know its the onboard card. As long as you didn't bend or break off any of the pins you should be fine but why are you removing the processor anyway? Thats what junk pc's are for, to play with.
2007-02-05 11:38:13 · answer #4 · answered by Geek Girl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, from the way you articulated the question what I'm tempted to say is, "Stay away from the goddamned processor, for the love of all that's good and pure!"
See - I couldn't avoid the temptation, after all.
It sure as heck sounds like you hosed something in there - and there's like a million things that could cause the magic smoke to go out of your show.
I hope this wasn't an expensive PC - or, at least, not your primary squeeze. Sigh. Get Thee to the Geek Squad, Elmo.
2007-02-05 11:41:30 · answer #5 · answered by piperjoe68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check if you have reinserted the CPU correctly and not damaged it. Removing the CPU is not recommended as it can be damaged by static electricity, incorrect fitting, inserting when power's still on, etc.
Assuming that it is OK as you took care in putting it back properly, I would check if the video card has popped out of its socket (PCI or AGP). Some PC cases flex and cards can pop out. Try re-seating it.
2007-02-05 11:47:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, you did the processor in... if it were just a software issue you'd at least get to teh bios... and maybe the primary boot sequence. if it wont boot, itll be the main CPU or the ram memory.. and i suggest you remove the chip, make sure the mating surface is clear, and the sockets are free from dust crap and other nasty bits of fluff.. then retry.
2007-02-05 11:44:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your processor were damaged or incorrectly re-installed ,your computer wouldn't even start.
I would have to guess that there is a problem with the video card. Try physically re-installing it.
2007-02-05 11:41:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When all else fails and you have come to the end of what you can achieve the best thing to do next is read the manual.
2007-02-05 11:43:34 · answer #9 · answered by D M L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the CPU is properly hooked to the motherboard and no pin is twisted or broken.
2007-02-05 11:36:35 · answer #10 · answered by Arthur 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋