is it my hard drive?

lemurs · 01-05-2007, 09:11 PM

ok i am having a problem(understatement actually)

My computer ain't booting up.. I open the case and all.. all fans are runing, lights go on both power and Hard drive. but that is it.

If i understood my problem more i could give you guys more to go on but for now that all i know..

It a PC that was made by parts. And was working fine the last time i started it up.. which was on Dec 28 or 29.

I guessing it might be my hard drive. casue it doesn't seem to make any noise on boot up so...

what do you think

**Doby** · 01-05-2007, 09:54 PM

Hi lemurs,

First lets start with the simple stuff, make sure the mouse, keyboard and especially the monitor is pluged in and tight.

If that don't help disconnect anything you don't need to start up the computer like printers, usb hubs, joy sticks or the like and see if you can boot into windows.

If none of that helps we will need to take some things apart and reseat them and possibly replace them, do you feel comfortable removing and replacing parts inside the case and have you ever done this before?

If not maybe the person who build the computer can assist you and any information you can give us about it will help

lemurs · 01-05-2007, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doby

Hi lemurs,

First lets start with the simple stuff, make sure the mouse, keyboard and especially the monitor is pluged in and tight.

If that don't help disconnect anything you don't need to start up the computer like printers, usb hubs, joy sticks or the like and see if you can boot into windows.

If none of that helps we will need to take some things apart and reseat them and possibly replace them, do you feel comfortable removing and replacing parts inside the case and have you ever done this before?

If not maybe the person who build the computer can assist you and any information you can give us about it will help

first I am running it with only the essentials. Mouse keyboard and monitor only plugged in. still no go,

As for taking thing apart i am pretty confident in that.. might need a few clarifcations in some area but for the most part i can take thing out and put them in on the system as i have made upgrades since i bought the unit

Tumbleweed36 · 01-06-2007, 04:20 AM

Hi,

Do you get a post "beep" when you turn it on?

lemurs · 01-06-2007, 03:47 PM

I get nothing..
i will give you what exactly happens in detail here.

I push power button. Fans start going power button lights up Hard drive light on front goes on. And that is it . no beep no nothing.. that what got me confused..

Tumbleweed36 · 01-06-2007, 04:16 PM

Hi,

Try this and report back:

> Connect ATX connector to motherboard

> Hook up 12volt (almost square) molex to motherboard

> CPU/Heatsink/Fan with fan connected to motherboard

> Off/On switch connected to front panel header

> Speaker wire on

> No drives, no video card, no memory, no drives....

Turn it on and see if it beeps like a banshee.....and if it does, put one stick of memory in according to the motherboard manual instructions (which slot). Give it a test run and see what happens....stop there and report back.

> Does it beep with memory in

> Do fans and light come on

> Does it shut down after starting

01-05-2007, 09:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
lemurs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3 OS: xp	is it my hard drive? ok i am having a problem(understatement actually) My computer ain't booting up.. I open the case and all.. all fans are runing, lights go on both power and Hard drive. but that is it. If i understood my problem more i could give you guys more to go on but for now that all i know.. It a PC that was made by parts. And was working fine the last time i started it up.. which was on Dec 28 or 29. I guessing it might be my hard drive. casue it doesn't seem to make any noise on boot up so... what do you think

01-05-2007, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Doby Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central PA (USA) Posts: 7,924 OS: XP sp2/ Vista My System	Hi lemurs, First lets start with the simple stuff, make sure the mouse, keyboard and especially the monitor is pluged in and tight. If that don't help disconnect anything you don't need to start up the computer like printers, usb hubs, joy sticks or the like and see if you can boot into windows. If none of that helps we will need to take some things apart and reseat them and possibly replace them, do you feel comfortable removing and replacing parts inside the case and have you ever done this before? If not maybe the person who build the computer can assist you and any information you can give us about it will help __________________ Would you like to help TSF fight cancer and other diseases??? JOIN TEAM TSF

01-06-2007, 04:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 18,026 OS: XP Professional	Hi, Do you get a post "beep" when you turn it on? __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

01-06-2007, 04:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 18,026 OS: XP Professional	Hi, Try this and report back: > Connect ATX connector to motherboard > Hook up 12volt (almost square) molex to motherboard > CPU/Heatsink/Fan with fan connected to motherboard > Off/On switch connected to front panel header > Speaker wire on > No drives, no video card, no memory, no drives.... Turn it on and see if it beeps like a banshee.....and if it does, put one stick of memory in according to the motherboard manual instructions (which slot). Give it a test run and see what happens....stop there and report back. > Does it beep with memory in > Do fans and light come on > Does it shut down after starting __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 01-06-2007 at 04:18 PM.

01-06-2007, 03:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
lemurs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3 OS: xp	I get nothing.. i will give you what exactly happens in detail here. I push power button. Fans start going power button lights up Hard drive light on front goes on. And that is it . no beep no nothing.. that what got me confused..