Startup Problem

rileyrayne · 04-06-2007, 05:29 PM

Hi everyone, this morning my computer shut off on its own and will not start back up. When I try to turn it back on, it makes noises at the beginning that indicate it's TRYING to startup and they turn to a light humming sound, the lights come on, the monitor says "No Signal" and goes black, and that's it. I know the surge is still good, the cords are all securely plugged in, and the fans are on and spinning fine. The cd/dvd drive trays will not open. I opened it up and cleaned some dust out but I don't know what could be the problem. I'm not an expert when it comes to computers so any help at all would be greatly appreciated. It's running Windows XP Pro.

~~Girderman~~ · 04-06-2007, 06:01 PM

Sound like a hardware problem for sure. First thing I'd do is visually verify that the CPU fan is spinning. It might sound like the ALL are spinning, but if that one is out your CPU could be crisped.

Please post the manufacturer, model and other hardware specs of the computer.

Could be several things, but something is definately blown-up. If I were you, I'd be hoping it's the Power Supply (and not the motherboard, CPU or both...).

Also, what's the value of the machine ? Good to know this as some machines are so valueless that they are not worth repairing. And if it's "New-er", is there possibly a warranty ?

**nickster_uk** · 04-06-2007, 07:30 PM

May be an idea to disconnect the power source and re-seat the RAM and Graphics Card too. Also check for any bulging/leaking capacitors on the board. Be sure to ground an electro-static charge you may be carrying before touching the board.

When you post the specs as suggested by Girderman, please include the PSU details. Coincidently, are you able to test with another PSU?

aaronoxf · 04-06-2007, 11:29 PM

I had this same problem a few months back, but unluckly for me I had a power serge which took my motherboard out......... New computer for me

~~Girderman~~ · 04-07-2007, 09:48 AM

Heck I just re-read the thread and noticed the OP is still running

Win98

My guess is that a Computer running this dinosaur isn't powered with an Intel Core Duo CPU.

I also be the Power Supply is equivalent in age, so it is probably time for it to go (as well as the rest of the system). Looks like this is an example of a system that is not cost-effective to repair. Let's see if the OP comes back and confirms this ....

**nickster_uk** · 04-07-2007, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rileyrayne

.....It's running Windows XP Pro.

~~Girderman~~ · 04-07-2007, 10:04 PM

Oh.

Well his sig said this:

Quote:

Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 4
OS: Win98

hmm....

Shambles off, embarrassed . . ..

04-06-2007, 05:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
rileyrayne Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4 OS: Win98	Startup Problem Hi everyone, this morning my computer shut off on its own and will not start back up. When I try to turn it back on, it makes noises at the beginning that indicate it's TRYING to startup and they turn to a light humming sound, the lights come on, the monitor says "No Signal" and goes black, and that's it. I know the surge is still good, the cords are all securely plugged in, and the fans are on and spinning fine. The cd/dvd drive trays will not open. I opened it up and cleaned some dust out but I don't know what could be the problem. I'm not an expert when it comes to computers so any help at all would be greatly appreciated. It's running Windows XP Pro.

04-06-2007, 06:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
~~Girderman~~ Register user Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,096 OS: XP Pro	Re: Startup Problem Sound like a hardware problem for sure. First thing I'd do is visually verify that the CPU fan is spinning. It might sound like the ALL are spinning, but if that one is out your CPU could be crisped. Please post the manufacturer, model and other hardware specs of the computer. Could be several things, but something is definately blown-up. If I were you, I'd be hoping it's the Power Supply (and not the motherboard, CPU or both...). Also, what's the value of the machine ? Good to know this as some machines are so valueless that they are not worth repairing. And if it's "New-er", is there possibly a warranty ?

04-06-2007, 07:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
nickster_uk Moderator, Microsoft Support, Happy to support TSF! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6,565 OS: XP Pro SP3, Vista Ultimate SP1, Ubuntu v8.04 My System	Re: Startup Problem May be an idea to disconnect the power source and re-seat the RAM and Graphics Card too. Also check for any bulging/leaking capacitors on the board. Be sure to ground an electro-static charge you may be carrying before touching the board. When you post the specs as suggested by Girderman, please include the PSU details. Coincidently, are you able to test with another PSU? __________________ My system: ASUS P5K-E WiFi \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz (OC 3.60GHz) \| 2GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 RAM (4-4-4-12) \| PowerColor ATI Radeon HD 3850 Pro Xtreme 512MB GDDR3 GPU \| 1xMaxtor DiamondMax 22 500GB & 4xMaxtor DiamondMax 21 250GB SATA HDDs \| Zalman CNPS9500 Heatsink + 6 LED Case Fans \| Corsair HX620W Modular PSU \| Enermax Black Knight (CS-527) Case \| Pioneer DVR-216 SATA 20x20 DVD±RW In a world without walls or fences - who needs Windows and Gates?

04-06-2007, 11:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
aaronoxf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 65 OS: XP Sp2	Re: Startup Problem I had this same problem a few months back, but unluckly for me I had a power serge which took my motherboard out......... New computer for me

04-07-2007, 09:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
~~Girderman~~ Register user Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,096 OS: XP Pro	Re: Startup Problem Heck I just re-read the thread and noticed the OP is still running Win98 My guess is that a Computer running this dinosaur isn't powered with an Intel Core Duo CPU. I also be the Power Supply is equivalent in age, so it is probably time for it to go (as well as the rest of the system). Looks like this is an example of a system that is not cost-effective to repair. Let's see if the OP comes back and confirms this ....