computer fried?

Question

I went to turn on my computer after it shut off because of a t-storm(it was plugged into a surge protector) and it went past the bios screen and now all it is a blue screen the reads: intel inside pentium 4
intel desktop boards.

thanks... I waited a little bit and then it just started up.. i didnt think about unplugging the phone wire, i'll have to do that next t-storm

Answer 1

thats not any trouble
its just information of ur computer.
dont worry if ur computer is still workin then there is no problem but if it has stoppes workin then u might hav 2 consult a sppecialist

Answer 2

Does your surge protector have an insurance policy with it? Mine is a Belkin and it says your computer is insured by Belkin. If that ever happens to mine, I hope the policy is good and pays off. I don't completely trust any of them though, and always unplug and unplug the phone wire too, if I have time before the storm hits.

Answer 3

hmmm...

It's not fried, because it is completing the POST routine. Most likely it is a hard drive failure as it does not get past the splash screen. Though there is a chance it is memory as well.

First thing I would do though, If you have a dial-up modem that was attached to the phone line, remove that from the system and see if the computer work without it.

That is the most common issue after a T-Storm.

If that doesn't do it, you will have to bring it in to have someone look at it.

Answer 4

Its possible something happened with the bios. Intel motherboards have a jumper on them that will allow you to reset the bios. I would try that before giving up on the computer. Try disconnecting the power completely from the computer for a few minutes first.

Answer 5

If you purchased it on a credit card, you may be covered.