my computer is like 3 years old and it suddenly stoped working, when i turn the computer on the screen does nothing and the computer doesnt sound like it is working right and at first i could smell somthing burning, i am pretty sure it is not the screen, so wat could it be? the fan is working fine, could it be dust or something simple? all ideas welcome
2007-10-01 18:31:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
i just checked and i am pretty sure the fan is not working lol we have already ordered a new desktop any way, could it be the fan? and would it b worth getting a fan fixed?
2007-10-01 18:43:58 · update #1
Like if it is 3 years old, like it is not cutting edge hardware.
If there are like no beeps, that is a bad sign, but you don't say anything about post sounds.
If the harddisk died there would be a message on the screen, and like you don't say anything about messages.
Like simple isn't what you have. Probably a motherboard issue, or maybe the CPU died. Some power is getting through but it could be power related, but I doubt it.
Dust? dream on!
2007-10-01 18:47:07 · answer #1 · answered by Sp II Guzzi 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If the fan is working but there's no beeps or anything, there could be a number of different failures -
1) 3.3v or 5v power rail (5vsb and 12v are working, otherwise your fans would power up since the real on/off switch for your computer is on you motherboard). The fix would be to get a new, more powerful power supply (at least 350 watts, 400-500 is better).
2) Component failure on the motherboard (processor or any chips on the motherboard). The fix would be to get a new computer, or motherboard, processor, and RAM (and video card if you have a real video card, because you won't find an AGP slot on any modern motherboards or most newer computers).
Try the power supply first, because it's a cheap fix. If it doesn't fix it, or stuff on the computer is melted or charred, then get a new computer.
2007-10-01 19:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by been there done that got shirt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What brand do you have?. I definitely don't want that one. If you smelled something burning, you definitely have a major problem. I hope it's unplugged. It's possible that enough dust collected inside the computer, and the fan couldn't cool it off. I can give you three possibilities, mother board, hard drive, maybe power supply.
2007-10-01 19:12:35 · answer #3 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be an electronic part(s) of either your power supply or worst, your motherboard. have it checked by a qualified technician. the hard disk is unlikely to be the cause of your computer's death although that can happen. but don't entertain such thought for now because i for one believe that the hard disk is the most expensive part of a computer -- intangibly speaking of course.
2007-10-01 20:56:28 · answer #4 · answered by Thunder Clap 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you smelled "burning" -fried your Computer, I'm sorry to say. Looks like you're going to be shopping for a new one- REAL soon!
2007-10-01 18:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
power supply. If the processor fried...there would be physical smoke coming from the computer.
2007-10-01 18:58:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your hard drive is probably shot in which case you need a new one. many are only made to last 3 - 4 years. i had the same problem with mine.
2007-10-01 18:36:18 · answer #7 · answered by McLovin 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It was its time...
2007-10-01 18:37:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋