My PC boots and then in an instant it is silent again
The hard disk lights up when I boot but then in 0.1 second everything stops
What could be the problem?
Thanks in advance
2007-03-24 15:56:16 · 7 answers · asked by sheetal501 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Sheetal ... It seems your PC is barely starting the POST, power-on and self-test. I tend to think there's a major hardware malfunction such as a short (not likely unless you've recently been messing around inside), an overloaded power supply, or a dying/dead power supply. They do sometimes fail.
Good luck.
2007-03-24 16:02:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What comes up on the monitor when this happens? Does a Dell logo (or whatever brand PC it is) come up on the screen indicating something is loading (a status bar for example)? How far does it get? Are there any beeps? All of these things could be crucial for diagnosing a problem.
After reading a few more responses I would like to add to mine as well. By the computer going silent what do you mean? The system completely shuts off? Which would then make sense to indicate the power supply is going or something is up with the motherboard. The video card and RAM would at least allow the PC to stay on.
Note: Before reading on you must be sure to becareful around the computer's hardware. If caution is not taken things can get shocked which can definitely result in a dead PC.
If you are confident enough, you could test the power supply.
1) Find a paper clip
2) Open the case and disconnect everything but the fans
3) There should be one very large connector with 20 or 24 pins. When this is located insert one end of the paper clip into the slot with the green wire and the other into a slot with a black wire. Turn on or plug in the power supply to the wall and if the power supply turns on the fans you know it atleast has some juice left.
2007-03-24 23:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by Chris S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the person who mentioned the power supply which could be the problem, but the other major problem could and might most likely be the motherboard that fried, which i am afraid means either getting a new motherboard or getting a complete new system.
2007-03-24 23:11:04 · answer #3 · answered by Kevinthewise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems like the PC is having a problem loading the operating system. You could also try resetting your CMOS, if you know what you are doing, which you probably don't. If you aren't familiar with your computers insides, then I wouldn't mess around in there too much.
2007-03-24 23:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go through following steps....you get the solution..!
check the bios...! and try to set the bios default mode. (if you know)
Check your computer SMPS fan and CPU cooler fans. Whether the fans are working well? Sometime the fans are not working means the CPU environment get too hot means the computer peripherals makes mall functions. It can create these kinds of problems.
Then Try to Your Operating System
And also check your windows is getting corrupted. In this case you try to recover the OS through OS installation CD. Otherwise reinstall it. In this case any virus problems are
solved by it.
go through these....after that tell me ..!
2007-03-25 01:36:10 · answer #5 · answered by mindreader 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good chance of having a virus of some sort. do you use any antivirus programs? if not there are some around the net you can get for free. a decent one to try is mcafee stinger you can get it here http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/ good luck
2007-03-24 23:02:01 · answer #6 · answered by urajiz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u shud check ur RAM...it mite b faulty.....call a computer expert and c things out...instead of trying urself if u dont noe much.....u mite b doin more harm tan gud.....u cant rule out CPU discharges as well....best of luck and i hope u get ur computer bak as it ws.....
2007-03-24 23:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by sunny1991 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋