Author Topic: So, my good computer won't boot up.... (Read 6506 times)

.priest · « **on:** August 16, 2006, 05:47:50 AM »

Well well... It worked perfectly yesterday. This morning, it won't. I hit the power button, it sounds like it's booting up, but if I try to turn the screen on, nothing. It just goes into standby mode... I checked and everything is plugged (AFAIK)... The power button on the tower lights up, just like if it worked...

Brulla · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2006, 05:53:32 AM »

Hmm...I had this problem a while ago. But it went away when I reformatted my comp (Didnt do it for that reason) Cant really help

.priest · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2006, 06:02:27 AM »

I can't even really format it =/

I listened to the computer, and it makes those booting up noises for about 5 seconds, and then stops.

RevV · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2006, 06:04:43 AM »

I had this problem, I called a dude out to come have a look at it and it turned out to be my motherboard had fucked. Too see if this is the problem you have just open your case and look at the motherboard and if those little cylinder things that stick up off it, if they have got like a rusty burned colour on the top, then its your motherboard and you need a new one or get that one fixed.

EDIT: http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/1387/untitled1vc9.jpg <-- Clicky

Turtle Dick · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2006, 06:05:15 AM »

Does it make some beep sounds when it stops?

Nagual · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2006, 06:08:01 AM »

U sure your monitor isn't broken?
Check the 'num-lock' light on your keyboard, see if it lights up if you press it a few times.

.priest · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2006, 06:10:10 AM »

Quote from: RevV

I had this problem, I called a dude out to come have a look at it and it turned out to be my motherboard had fucked. Too see if this is the problem you have just open your case and look at the motherboard and if those little cylinder things that stick up off it, if they have got like a rusty burned colour on the top, then its your motherboard and you need a new one or get that one fixed.

I hope that this isn't it... I'll check in a short while.

Quote from: Turtle Dick

Does it make some beep sounds when it stops?

Nope, but the fan still runs.

The numpad light doesn't light up

Brulla · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2006, 06:24:33 AM »

Quote from: RevV

I had this problem, I called a dude out to come have a look at it and it turned out to be my motherboard had fucked. Too see if this is the problem you have just open your case and look at the motherboard and if those little cylinder things that stick up off it, if they have got like a rusty burned colour on the top, then its your motherboard and you need a new one or get that one fixed.

EDIT: http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/1387/untitled1vc9.jpg <-- Clicky

*Runs to check*

.priest · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2006, 06:40:52 AM »

I have no fucking idea on how to open the case (I have no interest in looking inside, so I never really asked or tried. I'm so fucking unlucky/bad with hardware that I'd probably fuck it up) so, for now, I'm waiting. =/

Serenity · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2006, 06:41:03 AM »

Dude, this might help.

When I put a new hard drive in my computer I had the same problem, it turned out I had to press a button on my keyboard after installing new hardware for it to work or something stupid. Anyways all I did was press every button when it was turned on and it fixed it.

I know you havent installed new hardware but it's worth a shot.

.priest · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2006, 06:58:52 AM »

I made sure everything was plugged in properly, and I tried your tip, it's not working... I have to open the case up, I guess.

RevV · « **Reply #11 on:** August 16, 2006, 07:07:24 AM »

Just take the screws out of the back and slide the side off. Then just look inside, but dont touch anything lol. Oh and make sure its not pluged in

.priest · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2006, 07:18:31 AM »

So, I opened it up. It looks normal (no rusty bits).

Can I start it up safely, to see if the fans run smoothly?

Can I keep this thread in off-topic? I need as much attention as possible. Nobody looks in computer talk......

Serenity · « **Reply #13 on:** August 16, 2006, 07:19:15 AM »

Yeh you can start it up with the case off, just dont shove your hand in the side (Naturally you wouldnt lol)

ImPaKt · « **Reply #14 on:** August 16, 2006, 07:38:25 AM »

could be a BiOS problem

i'll google it 4 ya

EDIT: Check here Linq

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