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PC won't boot

  • 09-08-2010 9:33am
    #1
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭


    I've a Dell PC, 2 years old. It's out of warranty by a month now. It's been running fine, but last night it crashed and now won't boot at all.

    It won't even POST. I can see it power on, check devices (LEDs), but doesn't show the splash screen and no option to enter the BIOS settings.

    I haven't added any new hardware in the last 2 months.

    Any ideas?


Comments

  • #2
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    I could've posted a long check-list of what to do. Instead please refer to this,

    http://www.fonerbooks.com/power.htm

    Hope that helps!


  • #3
    jpl888
    Closed Accounts Posts: 407 ✭✭jpl888


    Try a different graphics card and/or monitor.

    It could be a dead motherboard/power supply either but you will find that out by checking the first 2.

    You could also contact dell and they will repair it for a flat fee or perhaps fix it as a good will gesture as it's only a month out of warranty.

    You could also purchase an extended warranty before doing any of that, could be the cheapest option.


  • #4
    jpl888
    Closed Accounts Posts: 407 ✭✭jpl888


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055472740&referrerid=59211

    Seems to agree with me on the extended warranty idea.


  • #5
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    Thankfully I'd a spare machine I could canabalise. Turns out I've a dead video card.

    So, I've just decided to bite the bullit and buy a new card. Also, give me a chance to get a newer/better card. :D

    Thanks for the help folks.


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