anyone computer smart?

anyone computer smart? (Full Version)

All Forums >> [Casual Banter] >> Off the Grid

Message

surmatise -> anyone computer smart? (7/7/2007 12:38:22 PM)
I have this custom built computer that has worked fine until about a week ago. The sound card some how wriggled its way out of the pci slot so I took it appart to put the sound card back. Now the computer wont boot up at all. It wont even go into bios. I press the on button and absolutely nothing happens. It has power because the cooling fans are stuck on when normally they only run when the computer itsself is on. I tried takeing out the sound card assumeing it was bad but still nothing. What could be the problem?

Kirata -> RE: anyone computer smart? (7/7/2007 12:55:38 PM)
If the fans are running, you haven't turned it off. Press the power switch and hold it in until the computer shuts down. Then see what you've got. K.

IrishMist -> RE: anyone computer smart? (7/7/2007 12:59:51 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: surmatise I have this custom built computer that has worked fine until about a week ago. The sound card some how wriggled its way out of the pci slot so I took it appart to put the sound card back. Now the computer wont boot up at all. It wont even go into bios. I press the on button and absolutely nothing happens. It has power because the cooling fans are stuck on when normally they only run when the computer itsself is on. I tried takeing out the sound card assumeing it was bad but still nothing. What could be the problem? Check your graphics card in addition to what kirata suggested.

Zensee -> RE: anyone computer smart? (7/7/2007 1:12:54 PM)
Unplug the computer. Re-seat all cards and the RAM. Plug it in and try again. They generally won't boot if the RAM or video are not properly seated. Check all the connectors from the powersupply and make sure they are seated, espacially the ones going to the mother board and to the hard drive. Plug it back in and try again. Z. PS: You probably do not have a ground strap to prevent static buildup, which can kill things pretty fast. Each time, before you touch a component, touch the chasis of the computer to discharge any static on your person.

thornhappy -> RE: anyone computer smart? (7/7/2007 1:26:09 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Zensee Unplug the computer. Re-seat all cards and the RAM. Plug it in and try again. They generally won't boot if the RAM or video are not properly seated. Check all the connectors from the powersupply and make sure they are seated, espacially the ones going to the mother board and to the hard drive. Plug it back in and try again. Z. PS: You probably do not have a ground strap to prevent static buildup, which can kill things pretty fast. Each time, before you touch a component, touch the chasis of the computer to discharge any static on your person. I second this; if it still doesn't come on you might have broken a cable... thornhappy

stella40 -> RE: anyone computer smart? (7/7/2007 1:48:08 PM)
It sounds like you've dislodged something whilst trying to take the soundcard out, or (which I hope not) you've got some static or something on the motherboard. Before getting into the inside of your computer make sure the power is switched off. Earth yourself before touching the inside of your computer in case you are carrying any static electricity, and avoid using screwdrivers anywhere near your motherboard. I would check the following: 1. that all cards e.g. graphics, etc are firmly in their slots and properly connected. 2. That there is nothing loose between the IDE slots on your motherboard, cables and CD ROM or hard disk. 3. That the memory is in its correct position. If you're sure everything is properly connected connect your computer to the mains and switch on. Now, on most motherboards, if everything is okay on switching the computer on you should hear a beep, the Numlock, Capslock and Scroll Lock lights on your keyboard should come on along with your monitor, by which time your motherboard should have found your hard disk and BIOS will be checking your memory and looking to boot up the hard disk. On most motherboards nothing will happen when you switch on if everything isn't correctly connected and in place, unless you hear a series of beeps. For example four beeps usually means there's a problem with your graphics card or monitor. But it sounds to me as if you have dislodged something or have a loose connection somewhere.

selfbnd411 -> RE: anyone computer smart? (7/7/2007 1:48:47 PM)
try reseating everything as suggested and use the manual power switch on the back of the power supply. If it still won't boot, then take everything out except the HD, the video card, and some RAM. If it beeps, take note of that as well because there's a beep code that the system sometimes uses to tell you if something's wrong. 1 beep is normal, more is the system telling you there's a problem.

Sinergy -> RE: anyone computer smart? (7/7/2007 1:51:23 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Zensee Unplug the computer. Re-seat all cards and the RAM. Plug it in and try again. They generally won't boot if the RAM or video are not properly seated. Check all the connectors from the powersupply and make sure they are seated, espacially the ones going to the mother board and to the hard drive. Plug it back in and try again. Z. PS: You probably do not have a ground strap to prevent static buildup, which can kill things pretty fast. Each time, before you touch a component, touch the chasis of the computer to discharge any static on your person. I used to earn $50.00 an hour answering these sorts of questions. Sinergy

Griswold -> RE: anyone computer smart? (7/7/2007 3:27:22 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: surmatise I have this custom built computer that has worked fine until about a week ago. The sound card some how wriggled its way out of the pci slot so I took it appart to put the sound card back. Now the computer wont boot up at all. It wont even go into bios. I press the on button and absolutely nothing happens. It has power because the cooling fans are stuck on when normally they only run when the computer itsself is on. I tried takeing out the sound card assumeing it was bad but still nothing. What could be the problem? I don't know shit about computers and even I could figure THIS one out. It's broken.

Sinergy -> RE: anyone computer smart? (7/7/2007 4:04:01 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Griswold quote: ORIGINAL: surmatise I have this custom built computer that has worked fine until about a week ago. The sound card some how wriggled its way out of the pci slot so I took it appart to put the sound card back. Now the computer wont boot up at all. It wont even go into bios. I press the on button and absolutely nothing happens. It has power because the cooling fans are stuck on when normally they only run when the computer itsself is on. I tried takeing out the sound card assumeing it was bad but still nothing. What could be the problem? I don't know shit about computers and even I could figure THIS one out. It's broken. Nothing having the proper tools wont fix. WD-40 in case something is sticking and wont move. Duct tape in case something is moving and wont stay put Sledge hammer if the other two dont work. If it breaks, it needs replacing. Sinergy

OrionTheWolf -> RE: anyone computer smart? (7/7/2007 5:23:51 PM)
My fee is $65 an hour, as a third party contractor, $110 an hour direct to the client. Regardless though, I always try the cimple things first. Unplug the monitor cable and make sure the end is clean, and plug it back in. Turn the computer on and start tapping the F8 key. It could be that when the card came unplugged, the driver became corrupt our uninstalled itself. If the F8 works, then you should come to a screen that you can select safe mode. While in this mode go to start, settings, control panel. Once control panel is open, double click on system, select the hardware tab, and the device manager. Make note of any device that display an exclamation point. If your card came with an installation CD you will need that. Open display adapters, right click on your graphics card and select update driver, then when the wizard comes up, browse to your cd. When it asks if you want to replace the existing driver, say yes. Orion

georgejames68 -> RE: anyone computer smart? (7/7/2007 5:40:48 PM)
I see lots of answers to questions like yours and many of them are good and well thought out. But what I've hardly ever seen is this little precaution. Nearly all screwdrivers you buy today are magnetised to make it easy to pick up and hold screws while your working with them. However as you may have heard, nearly everything in a computer is affected by magnetism, and much nasty destruction can be done with even careful use of such a magnetised tool in the innards of a computer. Check to see if the screwdriver is magnetised by dangling a piece of metal such as a paper clip from a thread and approaching it with the screwdriver to see if it is attracted to the tip of the screwdriver... Its only the tip of the screwdriver that will be magnetised.... if it is, keep it out of your computer In fact many other home tools are magnetised and should be tested and avoided if your going to go into a computer. The ground strap idea and/or touching the power supply before touching anything else inside the computer is mandatory and cannot be done as an afterthought as the first instant of contact is the destructive one. That one instant of static discharge has already done all the damage that can be done! Good luck on your problem!!! George

HaveRopeWillBind -> RE: anyone computer smart? (7/7/2007 10:57:01 PM)
Surmatise, Everyone has given you good advice here, I just want to add one more thing to check. Make sure that when you disassembled your case you didn't unplug the cable to the power switch on the front panel. Easy to do by mistake if you simply pulled the panel to the side and didn't notice the lines for the switch.

uwinceismile -> RE: anyone computer smart? (7/7/2007 11:25:19 PM)
<<<<<< perusing the sunday ads to find u the best price on a new pc ;) lol

Kirata -> RE: anyone computer smart? (7/8/2007 9:29:15 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Griswold I don't know shit about computers and even I could figure THIS one out. It's broken. Gotta luvvit when they never come back to tell you what worked. Unless, of course, he ain't here because none of it did. Heh. Looks like you may have been the only one who got it right! K.

Page: [1]

Collarchat.com © 2025

Terms of Service

0.0625