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Computer won't start - update :)
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Susan | Report | 9 Feb 2007 17:44 |
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Hi Lisa It was still under warranty. It was easily fixed and only took the chap a few minutes to replace. |
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Lisa J in California | Report | 9 Feb 2007 17:39 |
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Hi Sue: Just popping in here for a moment - were you able to fix the problem - or did you have to buy a new computer? Thank you for your help - have to get back to work. Thank you again for replying. Hi Bob. I'll pass along your information to my son. Thank you very much as well!!! |
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BobClayton | Report | 9 Feb 2007 17:38 |
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Sounds like the power supply (PSU)outputs. The fan at the back (top) will be PSU's own fan. On ATX cases ( nearly all )the power switch is connected to the motherboard by two thin wires which sends a signal to the PSU to turn on. What you do depends on the value of the PC. I would turn off the power, remove the cover and gently waggle all connectors and make sure they are poshed in.(the big square ones as well) The worst problem is that it would be the motherboard but most likely the PSU. If it's an ATX it shouldn't be that expensive. I changed my brothers last year for around £8 and its still going strong!! Bob |
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Researching: |
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Susan | Report | 9 Feb 2007 17:32 |
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Could be that the pwer supply inside has failed, this happened to me a few months ago. It was completely dead, but as you say the screen worked, because this is usually plugged in independantly. |
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Lisa J in California | Report | 9 Feb 2007 17:14 |
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I turned off my home computer, as usual. The next morning, when I tried to start it up, nothing happened. No light, no humming, nothing. My son switched my power cords with his, to see if that was the problem (didn't help). He noticed that the fan at the back of the computer was on (or the area was warm, don't remember). The screen does work. Would anyone have any suggestions, please? Must get back to work. Will check here later today. Thank you. (Please see UPDATE below.) |
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