Computer won't boot up

kurtsshotgun · 11-04-2009, 12:03 AM

Been having a problem the last couple of days when turning on my computer. It will start running but it kind of idles without beeping and doesn't display anything on my screen.

It seems that removing the power cord from the power supply and letting everything turn off fixes the problem.

a couple of days before this started happening I replaced/upgraded 2 dimms and had to take out my video card in the process.

Does anyone know what might be happening?

btw I wasn't sure where to post this, so if it's out of place can a mod please move it somewhere more appropriate

steveb1234 · 11-04-2009, 12:35 AM

How long does the computer run ok when you unplug and reconnect the power cord?
Also post your PC specs. Is it now without the graphics card or have you reinstalled it?

Tumbleweed36 · 11-04-2009, 04:06 AM

I suspect either the video card is not seated properly or you have a piece of memory that is not compatible with the other sticks. Reseat the card and if that doesn't fix it, then take the two new sticks out and see if it still boots properly. If it does, then put another stick in to eliminate which stick might be knackered.

11-04-2009, 12:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
kurtsshotgun Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1 OS: xp	Computer won't boot up Been having a problem the last couple of days when turning on my computer. It will start running but it kind of idles without beeping and doesn't display anything on my screen. It seems that removing the power cord from the power supply and letting everything turn off fixes the problem. a couple of days before this started happening I replaced/upgraded 2 dimms and had to take out my video card in the process. Does anyone know what might be happening? btw I wasn't sure where to post this, so if it's out of place can a mod please move it somewhere more appropriate

11-04-2009, 12:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
steveb1234 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 363 OS: xp, windows 7	Re: Computer won't boot up How long does the computer run ok when you unplug and reconnect the power cord? Also post your PC specs. Is it now without the graphics card or have you reinstalled it?

11-04-2009, 04:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,616 OS: XP Professional	Re: Computer won't boot up I suspect either the video card is not seated properly or you have a piece of memory that is not compatible with the other sticks. Reseat the card and if that doesn't fix it, then take the two new sticks out and see if it still boots properly. If it does, then put another stick in to eliminate which stick might be knackered. __________________ ---------- 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.