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Ambrose_1 · 01-13-2004, 18:51

My computer wont boot i press the power button, nothing, its so random i need it just so i can get the crap off it until i get my new computer cause i can use this for internet but i want to get the stuff off, but yea it just doesnt boot the motherboard either so i think the power supply has gone metal but i checked everything was connected

should i just wait till i get my new computer and put the hard drive in it?

thanks

HSV_KILLA · 01-13-2004, 19:13

Try the Following

a Shut Down and leave for 30 seconds (totally unplug it)

b Switch the power supply off at the back of the machine- should be a little on/off switch

c If its an "Acer" it could be a "Random Restarter" best to contact them if ur covered under warranty

d try a new power cable (just try it, you never know these days)

e throw out window

if none of the above work, id say, its either your power supply or a problem with your mother board- or somethin stoopid like a broken button! :-P) Try getting it covered under warranty,
If you need stuff off ur HDD, pull it out and take it to a mates, and get the important stuff burnt off or get him to hold it on his system

HSV_KILLA- Trainee Network Administrator for Maitland City Council, NSW

Ambrose_1 · 01-13-2004, 19:15

done all that except the last one and it is shut down thats why i cant start it and its a "I blame Microsoft "(IBM)

FordHawk · 01-13-2004, 19:17

Interesting situation....are you sure you are pressing the right button?

Definately try a different power cable...so many times that is a major cause of issues.

Ambrose_1 · 01-13-2004, 19:21

yep, right button, brand new power cable came with my new case

Dellboy999 · 01-13-2004, 19:23

Just wait and add the HD as a second HD to the new computer then copy everything off, easy :D

Jason

HSV_KILLA · 01-13-2004, 19:32

If its not that old, call IBM customer support...they will probably give you a new system and ask you not to tell any one of your problem ;-)...def. a hardware problem, you could try opening the box and replacing the power supply (cost is about $40-$50) that is, if you no longer have a warranty, call some of ur computer mates and ask if they have a relatively new power supp. that you could use (make sure it has enough wattage to run ur system)

Ambrose_1 · 01-13-2004, 19:32

its got an OS on it will it not conflict?

jmartion · 01-13-2004, 19:33

no lights at all i assume?

then pull out the hard drive and stick it in the new pc... just like dellboy said. damnit thats the second time he beat me to it.

jmartion · 01-13-2004, 19:35

actually after reading your first post agaib you pretty much diagnosed the problem, aswell as came up with the workaround by yourself..

ha!