The power died in my PC running on XP, and I'm told I need a new motherboard and processor. There are files and photo's I'd like to save, but the repair centre is suggesting a new pc as an option. Can I still save the files. Any thoughts?
2007-08-16 01:52:37 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Yes! You can save the files! Just connect Your old Hard Disk to new computer and Your files will be there...
2007-08-16 01:58:24 · answer #1 · answered by fazan2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The power can fail for a number of reasons?
A dud power supply, this could be just a mains fuse blown.
or if not you could just need a new power supply.
It could be that the motherboard as blown in this case a new motherboard will be needed . It could be the cpu fan that is causing the problems this will mean a new heatsink and fan. which should be replaced quickly otherwise your cpu will overheat and be damaged. It sounds like you have had it checked by a proper repair centre so if you decide to go for a new pc ask them if they would be willing to transfer your files to the new hard drive. Your files will still be in tact on your old hard drive so you can connect that as a slave drive to your new pc and transfer the files you need that way
2007-08-16 03:20:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well all depends on what you have and whats working like they said the motherboard and prcessor are not running the only reason why they say get a new computer cause those 2 alone can cost from 3hundered to 1k. As for your files keep your hard drive most of everything you saved is on there. All of anything that has been loaded like software will be missing if you have to reinstall windows know here is 2 things you can get a new computer and put the hard drive in it 2 hard drives the one that has there software on it wether it be vista or xp if your want to get your own motherboard and processor and do a do it yourself thing then you will have to eather reload windows wich will loose the files or do a reboot hince a boot disc.
So recap
price to buy the parts 3hundered to 1k all depends on what you want good site for that is www.newegg.com
Save your hard drive if you want to save your self get another one just to put windows on so your not having to reboot or reload it in the one you have.
New in the box computers will cost from 5 hundered to 2k for a awsome one. Please look around if your gonna get a new one don;t make then buy something that your never gonna use thats what there there for is to sell the best they may look like there helping but just check around first before diving in.
Another hint if you have a friend or a computer service take your hard drive to them so they can copy the files over to another computer the computer service might make you buy a hard drive to stick it on that one.
Good luck and other people will have other suggestions to.
2007-08-16 02:11:59 · answer #3 · answered by Wyldfire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An independent repairer like myself could fix your computer for less than a new one would cost by replacing the motherboard processor and memory but keeping all the other bits. But it would not be quite as fast as a new one if your hard disk is a few years old. Also, if you don't have a flat screen monitor then a new computer might be more attractive. Either way it should be easy to salvage your files but any programs you have installed that don't come with Windows (like Microsoft Office) would need to be re-installed on the new computer so you need the disks. You also need to know your passwords for email and, possibly, Internet access.
2007-08-16 02:08:34 · answer #4 · answered by Alan_B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is the computer hardware (video card, Sound card, any other hardware)? because if that stuff is new and you have a nice case, you might just wanna get a new motherboard and a processor...and the files are only in the hard disk so if just the motherboard and the processor are blown, your files should still be safe in the hard disk, you can take out the hard disk and take it to an IT guy to restore all the files (make sure you know the guy otherwise they'll rip you off)...i think you might have to have the same type of motherboard/processor in order to read your hardisk (i.e AMD/INTEL) ...oh install XP on the new computer hard disk and set it as Master...put your old hard disk as Slave...and go into computer management and you should be able to restore from there...
2007-08-16 02:07:30 · answer #5 · answered by pure_5abi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes -- an easy way to do this is to simply install your hard drives into a new computer; however, this might be a little technically challenging if you're not into computers.
You could get an affordable new desktop, then buy a USB Hard Drive enclosure. Take apart your PC, remove the hard drive, and then stick it in the enclosure... when you plug it into your new computer, it'll pop up on the 'My Computer' section and you can access the files normally.
Be careful though; if you had your Windows XP set up with user profiles & passwords, the files will be encrypted and you'll need to do some special stuff to access them. If you need help with this, someone on here can definitely help.
2007-08-16 02:01:04 · answer #6 · answered by BZR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is the computer? If it's 3+ years, I'd buy a new one. Just check the pricing option. Dell has some very nice deals, but you can get some better ones if you build your own. It's not very hard at all!
If it's pretty new, then I'd just get those replaced. Do what ever is cheaper, because as long as the harddrive is not bad, you can still get your files. Just take the old one and put it into the new computer.
2007-08-16 01:59:12 · answer #7 · answered by Drew U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having that amount of equipment to replace it would be more cost effective to buy completely new. If you get from PC World, the techguys there will back up your data onto CD for around £14. However, if the hard drive is OK perhaps that could be put into the new computer which would mean your files stay in tact.
2007-08-16 02:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can rapidly spend more fixing an old pc than replacement would cost. YOu did not say how old it is. If the motherboard and the processor are shot, it is prudent to replace it.
A decent repair place can load the existing hard drive as a slave drive onto the new unit and achieve file transfer provided the hard drive itself is OK. I presume you believe it is OK.
2007-08-16 01:59:10 · answer #9 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was me if you have had it for more then 3 years old I would probably replace it..
As if you buy a New new motherboard and processor. and its the power supply you will still need to buy that too..
also the
The other parts will be aging too.
You can still scavenge it for parts sell what you dont need and put the old hard drive in your new pc.
All you really want is the Box you can use your old Monitor,mouse,keyboard,speakers
2007-08-16 02:10:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋