last known event was it turn off by itself.
After that happen, i can't turn on my computer.
when i press the power button, the fan and light go on for couple of seconds then it turn off. Can't even get close to the Dos start up screen.
Does this mean my cpu burned? or other problems.
I tried reset the motherboard but still didn't work.
i took out the cpu but it doesn't look like its burned.
I checked all the wires, they all fit tightly
2007-09-13 11:58:45 · 7 answers · asked by i_didnt_have_a_name 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
maybe the psu .. maybe the motherboard ..
2007-09-13 12:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try running a bare minimum set up. NO FDD, HDD and CD. NO RAM on any slot. Onboard graphics only if available. Reseat CPU cooler fan connector twice. Power on.
1. If there is NO endless beeps, motherboard or processor could be dead.
2. If CPU cooling fan runs and you get the beeps (memory error because slots are empty), board, CPU and power supply looks OK.
3. If OK w/ #2, while PC is unplugged, install 1 RAM stick. Power ON, press Del or F2 to open BIOS menu. If you are able to go this far, the problem is with one of the detached devices. Reattach one at a time to isolate the bad device.
2007-09-13 21:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Worst case, yes, the electrical is burned out in your computer. A step down from that is that your start up cards are dysfunctional.
I would make sure that you don’t have a hardware problem first. In other words, make sure that the cord from the wall is intact and that it connects to an electrical input source. Also, within the hardware realm, ensure that your start-up cards are connected and getting the power they need to initiate boot-up.
After you’ve determined it’s not a hardware problem, then it’s time for software. Software is so complicated that perhaps the best thing to do is have your technicians blank out the hard drive, reformat, and reinstall the OS and other programs and applications.
As always, in the event you or anyone of your team is caught or killed, the secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions. Good luck, Mr. Phelps…!
2007-09-13 19:14:03 · answer #3 · answered by DAVEGA 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a thermal event. Wither you're running programs too streeful for your computer to run, your internal fan has quit, your PC is filled with dust, or a combonation of the three.
2007-09-13 19:04:00 · answer #4 · answered by Jake 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have your power supply checked by a service technician. If it's ok then have the tech check everything else. There is no reason for you to go out and start purchasing un-needed hardware.
2007-09-13 19:08:06 · answer #5 · answered by engineer_retired 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your motherboard probably went bad. Try replacing it.
2007-09-13 19:03:32 · answer #6 · answered by adamgonzalez1984 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your cmos battery could have died.
its a little battery that is on some motherboards that looks like a watch battery
2007-09-13 19:06:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋