Computer won't turn on - no response at all.

Pistol Slap · 07-07-2009, 08:09 PM

I got home today and my computer was shut down. I assumed it was a power outage so I clicked the button to turn it on again and nothing happened. I even held the button down. It is as if it is connected to nothing. I checked the plug, it was plugged in, I even tried it on another socket and with another cord, still nothing. I thought it might have been something with the power supply but the light on my motherboard came on when it was plugged in so power is getting into the tower, but still nothing happens.

Does anyone know why my computer is not turning on?

I considered that maybe my master drive had died, and that is why it is not turning on, but im pretty sure it boots up to a certain point even without any drives in it, at least till the point where it says, error: no drives, etc. I've never experienced it not booting up at all, like it's not even plugged in.

Help?

billydee · 07-08-2009, 12:50 AM

I'll be watching this thread as this hapened to me yesterday as well. I am using my laptop and don't like it compared to my desktop.

I have a Compaq Presario and there is green light flashing on it but it will not turn on. I also had an outage and use a power bar which I am not sure if it protects against surges.

Is there such a thing as a 'reset' switch?

Niram · 07-08-2009, 01:41 AM

change the power supply and if that falis your motherboard died, I think

**speedster123** · 07-08-2009, 05:22 AM

Remove the power supply [unplug], battery, and memory.
Let it set for a few hours. Then try it.
Most cheap surge protectors are not worth the time. You pay for what you get.

billydee · 07-08-2009, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedster123

Remove the power supply [unplug], battery, and memory.
Let it set for a few hours. Then try it.
Most cheap surge protectors are not worth the time. You pay for what you get.

I haven't opened up the side yet but is the battery and memory easy to locate? I can probably find the battery but not sure on the memory

Pistol Slap · 07-08-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billydee

I haven't opened up the side yet but is the battery and memory easy to locate? I can probably find the battery but not sure on the memory

The memory are those long sticks stuck into your motherboard. you probably have one or two. Unclasp the handles on the ends to release.

http://www.freebsddiary.org/images/d...ron-mb-ram.jpg

billydee · 07-08-2009, 09:58 PM

OK, I'll give it a shot.

Any luck with yours, Pistol?

07-07-2009, 08:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pistol Slap Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5 OS: XP Home SP2	Computer won't turn on - no response at all. I got home today and my computer was shut down. I assumed it was a power outage so I clicked the button to turn it on again and nothing happened. I even held the button down. It is as if it is connected to nothing. I checked the plug, it was plugged in, I even tried it on another socket and with another cord, still nothing. I thought it might have been something with the power supply but the light on my motherboard came on when it was plugged in so power is getting into the tower, but still nothing happens. Does anyone know why my computer is not turning on? I considered that maybe my master drive had died, and that is why it is not turning on, but im pretty sure it boots up to a certain point even without any drives in it, at least till the point where it says, error: no drives, etc. I've never experienced it not booting up at all, like it's not even plugged in. Help?

07-08-2009, 12:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
billydee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3 OS: xp 2	Re: Computer won't turn on - no response at all. I'll be watching this thread as this hapened to me yesterday as well. I am using my laptop and don't like it compared to my desktop. I have a Compaq Presario and there is green light flashing on it but it will not turn on. I also had an outage and use a power bar which I am not sure if it protects against surges. Is there such a thing as a 'reset' switch?

07-08-2009, 01:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Niram Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: croatia Posts: 169 OS: xp service pack 3 My System	Re: Computer won't turn on - no response at all. change the power supply and if that falis your motherboard died, I think __________________ Damn those critters! Have to kill em all! (referring to viruses)

07-08-2009, 05:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,223 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: Computer won't turn on - no response at all. Remove the power supply [unplug], battery, and memory. Let it set for a few hours. Then try it. Most cheap surge protectors are not worth the time. You pay for what you get. __________________

07-08-2009, 09:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
billydee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3 OS: xp 2	Re: Computer won't turn on - no response at all. OK, I'll give it a shot. Any luck with yours, Pistol?