we had a storm w/ lots of lightning, the power only blinked off for a second, now computer won't turn on at all. also the modem box won't turn on and there is burned spot where cord plugs into the diffuser boxand telephone jack. is it completely screwed? if it is, isthere some kind of memory box or something i can remove to retrieve my pics,and programs? i appreciate any help you can give!
2007-08-18 05:38:24 · 8 answers · asked by movin' mama 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
You can pull the disk and put it in a USB drive box.
Or after pulling the disk, you can connect it to this device
http://www.coolgear.com/productdetails1.cfm?sku=USBG-U2IDES1&cats=99511&catid=739,497,170,161,2345,140,177,141,142
and plug it into the USB port.
You should be able to access the data at that point if the disk isn't fried also.
2007-08-18 05:47:12 · answer #1 · answered by giraffe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to someone who can remove the hard drive and install it in another computer.
If they do they should be able to see the data on it. If they can your files are safe so you might need a new computer with this added as a second drive or maybe they can just replace the burned out parts. Cross your fingers.
Always use a UPS to plug your computer into.
2007-08-18 12:43:52 · answer #2 · answered by youngboy1606 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may save all your data by plugging the HD drive of your computer in another. If you have a second computer, remove your hard disk and plug it in the 2nd computer as a slave (probably just a jumper to move behind the HD). Then boot up. You *may* be able to restore your data. Just make copies to another drive.
If you need a detailed instruction on how to physically install (or uninstall) the HD, there are many websites that can guide you step by step... (http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/step-13-install-drive/).
Good luck!
2007-08-18 12:53:55 · answer #3 · answered by Charles VQ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your power supply is fried you can pick up a new one at the local best buy or computer store for about $50. dollars. its fairly easy to replace.
2007-08-18 12:45:10 · answer #4 · answered by Dmoney25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow thats very unfortunate hmm you can remove the hard drive into ur new comp if it's not fried....
Good Luck
2007-08-18 12:44:51 · answer #5 · answered by Louise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just pull the hard disk and put it in your new computer -- all the data should be intact.
2007-08-18 12:41:35 · answer #6 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
power supply must be dead,,,
all data are locate in the Hard disk
so all is ok
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to keep same pc you need to replace power supply if problem stay it will be the board,,,
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2007-08-18 12:49:01 · answer #7 · answered by Lala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can pull your hard drive where everything is...But you may have some damage to this as well, so be prepared...
Good luck
2007-08-18 12:44:38 · answer #8 · answered by hwky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋