PC starting, no display

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daniel101

Discussion Starter · Jul 14, 2010

Hi.

My computer starts, but there is no display - no BIOS/bootup screen or anything. The graphics card is integrated onto the motherboard. I also tried using an external graphics card, still no display. I tried a different power supply unit, removed and reinserted the RAM, to no avail.

Does this seem like a motherboard issue? Is there anything else I can try?

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Tyree

· #2 · Jul 14, 2010

Did the problem occur suddenly or have you been experiencing problems?

PC Specs?
Prebuilt- Brand Name & Model Number
Custom Build- Brand & Model of Mobo-CPU-RAM-Graphics-PSU

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daniel101

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 14, 2010 (Edited)

Tis actually a friends PC, he left his broken laptop with me as well but I have that sorted. The pc is an acer aspire, not sure of the model number as it is not with me at the moment. It has 2GB of RAM, and I can't tell what sort of processor it is since it has a big stupid black cone over the top of it which is almost impossible to remove

It looks like this and the problem is the same: http://en.kioskea.net/faq/5036-acer-aspire-e380-is-on-but-not-booting All my fans are running though.

The PSU is 400W, I also tried another 400W one so that seems to be ok.

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Tyree

· #4 · Jul 14, 2010

The problem relates to a power issue. It's difficult to offer any knowledgeable help not knowing what hardware were dealing with.
Brand & Model of the 400W PSU in the PC and the one you tried as a replacement?