hi i have a desktop from 2002 and it worked fine, a little while ago i went to turn it on and im getting no power and no led lights it seems dead can you tell me if you think its the power supply and if so is it worth it to replace id like to replace it myself i see that its just the screws in the back and the wire connections also if i have to buy a power supply do you know where and how much it should cost and can the problen be that straight forward meaning take the old one out put the new one in and its done any help will be appreciated thanks
2007-08-13 05:35:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
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2007-08-13 05:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by bass master 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the power supply. Replacement power supply is cheap - $20-$30. It's easy to do, providing you get a supply that matches up identical to the one you have. I'd recommend getting it from whomever you bought the PC from in the first place, i.e. Dell or Gateway or HP........
It's an easy job, if the wires are the right length.
2007-08-13 12:48:02 · answer #2 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure everything is plugged in right and try a different power outlet . if this does not work then replace your power supply . Be careful to get the right one or other wise you will fry you PC !!!!!!! . It is easy to replace the power supply .(do not use a ground strap when doing it. This applies only to replacing power supplies .)
2007-08-13 12:51:48 · answer #3 · answered by Sani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had that problem and replaced the power supply. It lasted two months. With desktops so cheap now, I would suggest you upgrade to a newer machine. You can put the Hard drive in a USB box and retrieve any data on it.
2007-08-13 12:46:18 · answer #4 · answered by mruiztx@prodigy.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that recently happened to my computer. try a different power chord to make sure its not the chord thats dead,or try you powerchord for your computer with some other device that uses that same power chord. If it doesnt turn on then it may be as simple as a dead power chord. I cant say what power supply you would need with out knowing more info about your computer so try a different chord and if that doesnt work than post more specific info and ill help you find the right power supply.
2007-08-13 14:51:46 · answer #5 · answered by craig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try testing the power supply and ik this sounds stupid make sure it's plugged in if it doesn't start then there could have possibly been a power surge and if thats the case your entire pc is useless.
2007-08-13 12:46:04 · answer #6 · answered by Aaron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋