It was given to me,they said they think their son left a game disk in it over night turn on. I'm just seeing if I can get it going again,
2007-02-18 12:19:07 · 3 answers · asked by Goodfellar 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
shows windows 98
2007-02-21 02:23:34 · update #1
A disk left in the machine would not cause this type of system. If it doesn't even generate a notion of power, its most likely fried somewhere along the lines of the power supply board - kind of like the starter on a car. If it can't even get a spark to start, none of the other pieces will show any life. --- if you are getting some juice, check the harddrive connections - make sure they aren't disconnected.
2007-02-18 12:22:57 · answer #1 · answered by T D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the possible problems is the BIOS has been corrupted.
It could have been infected with Red Spider (although almost all A/V software can kill this annoying arachnid).
The mobo could be fried, or the CPU.
Or, the BIOS may have been reset is such away that it can't boot (i.e.: lowered the voltage settings)...
Sorry to say, but you have *alot* of tech work ahead of you.
Alternatively, after removing any CD's or DVD's in the drive, have the *original* owner send it into IBM for repair.
2007-02-18 13:03:05 · answer #2 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try removing everything non-vital to it booting that you can (floppy, CD, battery, memory upgrades,etc.) and see if it will boot up, dog
2007-02-18 12:23:16 · answer #3 · answered by leroy_w_jackson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋