gotrepair got a call for the misses today to tell me the computer diedApparently a breaker tripped in the fuse box when she was making toast.Found the fans are working but it won't turn on, Took it apart and cleaned out the dust, couldn't see anything obvious.Does anyone here fix computers ? Or can you recommend someone ?Thanks
It's better to be thought stupid than open your mouth and remove all doubt
Pure speed in sixth gear on a 5,000 foot straightaway is one thing, but pure speed in third gear on a gravel-strewn, downhill, ess turn is quite another.
Hunter S. Thompson
Please excuse the above garble, PSB is doing its hate iPad thing again.
It's better to be thought stupid than open your mouth and remove all doubt
Pure speed in sixth gear on a 5,000 foot straightaway is one thing, but pure speed in third gear on a gravel-strewn, downhill, ess turn is quite another.
Hunter S. Thompson
I can take a look at it if you dont mind the hike up the hill.
Do you mean the computer doesn't show the post screen? If the fans inside are running, at least the computer's power supply unit is still working.
It sounds like it won't post, so pull your RAM out and put them in one by one and test. If you only have one stick, there aren't many options for you, since faulty RAM can stop your computer from posting, but also there could be a possibility your motherboard has died. Make sure all your components (ie. RAM and video cards etc) are seated properly inside, also check all your cables and connections, make sure it hasn't been knocked loose...
Who did you buy your computer from? and also how long ago... check if it's under warranty still...
Going further than an open and clean is beyond me. Computer is out of warranty. Everything appeared to be seated correctly. Lesmurdie isn't too far but anyone closer would be handy.
It's better to be thought stupid than open your mouth and remove all doubt
Pure speed in sixth gear on a 5,000 foot straightaway is one thing, but pure speed in third gear on a gravel-strewn, downhill, ess turn is quite another.
Hunter S. Thompson
have you got a spare power supply around, quick and easy to run the 2 plugs for it in the side of the case to test..
Another handy trick can be removing the CMOS (i think thats what its called) battery (little round one for the mother board), waiting 10sec then putting it back in.
My comp sometimes endlessly powers up the fan then restarts and pulling the battery for 10sec and putting it back in usually does the trick
+1.. check ur ram first.Originally Posted by Choona
I'm as far from a computer whizz as one gets but if your looking for a pro-opinion, my Mrs works at Computer Repairs WA in Padbury.
They'll do a diagnosis on the bench for twenty something dollars and let you know what the problem is and whether it's worth fixing.
The techs in there really seem to know their stuff.
he has just nicked off for two weeks but Deano on the forums here is an IT guru, he will pick it up, fix it, drop it back to ya. he is very friendly towards PSB folks so he will look after ya. if your still stuck in two weeks, give him a PM about it.
If its got tits or wheels, it going to give you trouble.
^^^^^ I have lousy timing it would seem ^^^^^
It's better to be thought stupid than open your mouth and remove all doubt
Pure speed in sixth gear on a 5,000 foot straightaway is one thing, but pure speed in third gear on a gravel-strewn, downhill, ess turn is quite another.
Hunter S. Thompson
take into account the cost of the repairs compaired to a used pc off gumtree. depending on what your system specs are of course
Turns out the hard drive & power supply are ok but the other stuff inside the computer that makes it all work is dead
New computer required
It's better to be thought stupid than open your mouth and remove all doubt
Pure speed in sixth gear on a 5,000 foot straightaway is one thing, but pure speed in third gear on a gravel-strewn, downhill, ess turn is quite another.
Hunter S. Thompson
If you dont game or do photo editing etc, get a new cheap one from austins or netplus or PLE
NetPlus Micro Computers - Package Systems
then use your "Licensed" copy or windows to install the Operating system
Remember you can grab all your data etc in the old PC's user folder then transfer the whole file across. (C:Users/name of your computer)
Although you could 'upgrade' (or replace) the faulty components... it could be easier to simply get a package system... however, I would recommend to take some time and do your research on what will meet your level of usage... you could potentially save yourself a bundle of money if you don't have to replace most of your components...
One thing for sure though, like whowalks said, you can use your copy of windows (or whatever OS you are running) rather than buying a new copy unless you have an older OS and wanted to upgrade.
yeah dont get pre made systems unless u are unable to hold a screw driver. computers go together like lego yet u pay heaps more for someone to put it together for you.
I will look for a new tower as Ive got an ok monitor etc As I have the most hated OS on the planet (Vista) I'll look to go for windows 7 and might as well move on from pentim to i3 or 5' no need to go for 7
It's better to be thought stupid than open your mouth and remove all doubt
Pure speed in sixth gear on a 5,000 foot straightaway is one thing, but pure speed in third gear on a gravel-strewn, downhill, ess turn is quite another.
Hunter S. Thompson
Hey Bert,
I've just done the same thing as what it looks like you'll have to do all for rougly 500 bucks.
New Asrock Z68 extreme 3 gen 3 from Netplus $166
i5 2500k MSY $232
16GB RAM MSY $100
I kept PSU, Case, HDD and Graphics card.
I would replace the PSU if you got Zapped, most common thing to Fuck up get a decent brand too
My system was fine, just time for an upgrade.
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