My computer will not turn on... The power went out this afternoon and my computer is the only thing in the house effected, besides all the clocks being reset. My laptop still works, but it wasn't plugged in to the outlet. I also have a plasma in the same room as the computer, but it is uneffected as well. Any ideas?
2007-07-01 07:26:03 · 6 answers · asked by clnheart 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If there is a surge, often after a power cut there is too much voltage for a short period the main Power unit on a PC CAN blow.
However, try simply unplugging from mains overnight, some have timed electronic fuses that shot the system down.
If same after this, could indicate a blown PSU, if this happens it CAN sometimes take a motherboard with it
if not sure, take it to a shop for full analysis
2007-07-01 07:30:10 · answer #1 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Computer Power Surge Symptoms
2016-12-17 13:31:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power surges can happen any time, all the time. they are unpredictable. As long as you have a surge protector, though, it shouldn't effect anything. It's likely that this power issue fried your computer. If you simply can't get it to work, call customer service. Believe it or not, they are there to help you.
2007-07-01 07:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by Lenny C 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Power supply probably became fried. This is a common problem with computers not plugged into a surge protector. Just be lucky your laptop was not plugged in.
2007-07-01 07:31:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Push the reset button on your surge protector terminal strip.
You are using a surge protector aren't you?
2007-07-01 07:32:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
turn off the power switch in the back or unplug it for 30 secs .... and buy a ups to protect ur expensive stuff ...
2007-07-01 07:28:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋