Happened suddenly. Working one morning, then a few hours later, I could not boot back up after a shutdown. No power spikes. Locks up every now and then (I typically run 4-5 apps at once (Office/Acrobat/Firefox/W... HP m495c desktop computer running XP Pro SP2 Media Center 2002. Tried restarting several times over a 2-3 day period, same symptoms. Installed new video card, no help. Installed new DIMM (replaced single DIMM), no help. Tested HDD in USB enclosure connected to laptop; HDD ok. When I hit the power switch on the desktop computer, only get the power supply/fan coming on - a constant speed - no beeps or other sounds. Don't hear the hard drive spin up and "crunching" like normal, though appears to get power. Two optical drives get power; I can open them. Don't see LEDs on the motherboard when I apply power. Battery chip bad? Motherboard/CPU bad? I paid $700 2 years ago for used; worth to replace MOBO or pay for new? I don't have the OS CD. Can I use the HDD in a new system?
2007-12-03 17:27:38 · 3 answers · asked by Paul Q 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Remove all the connections like power,vga,mouse,keyboard etc and hold the power on button for 10 secs and then connect every thing and then try to restatrt it.
as u said that u have replaced DIMM still if it is not working then i suppose that there is a problem with the mother board (as it is not giving any beeps also),
best to get a new PC as the Mother board costs very high and as the PC is older than 2yrs it may obselate by now(Suppose).
U can use the HDD with your new system.
2007-12-03 17:43:00 · answer #1 · answered by ronroonldino 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either your board or your chip.
Of the two.... who cares.
get yourself a nice new board and chip set. I'm not sure what kind of memory you have but you might even get a board that can take it.
Yes, your XP will work on a new system setup, but you may need to install some new drivers. also, you will very likely have to re-register with M$.
2007-12-03 17:34:24 · answer #2 · answered by Liz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try hitting F2 - it should boot a different load menu. Everything should work with F12 though, but HP's may have a different set of commands.
2016-05-28 02:39:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋