Well...It all started a couple of months ago when I found that when I tried to load up either Windows XP or Ubuntu, and my computer would just switch off as it got to the loading screen. The way I found to get round the problem (not solve it) would be to boot in to safe mode, and run a few virus and registry scans and fix any problems that were there. I would then be able to restart my computer and then boot in to Xp or Ubuntu.
So recently, I have been leaving my computer on for about 7 days straight (I know this is really stupid of me, wasting money/electricity) but I really couldn't be bothered with booting in to safe mode everytime I wanted to use the thing.
However, when I get back from college today, I found my computer off. I tried to turn it on, and it would begin to boot for about 2-3 seconds, and then turn itself off. This kept on happening until I held both the restart button and the power button at the same time, and then it seemed to start booting up. But then I noticed that there was no signal or data input going to my monitor. I keep trying and nothing. I've opened up my PC numerous times, unplugged and plugged my video card a few times, and still nothing. I have used a different monitor - Nothing. I've changed the cable two times, and still nothing going to my monitor. I've checked all the pins, all the connections, and still nothing. I have even tried removing my video card (Nvidia 8600GT) and using the inbuilt mobo video card - Nothing at all.
Does anyone have any ideas on what might be wrong? My thoughts are telling me that maybe a couple of things have fried out? I'm guessing my PSU is screwed and maybe my mobo?
I'm sorry for the longwinded post, but I have some pretty important data on the comp which I'm sure is still recoverable (touch wood) but I would rather solve the problem - Even if it means buying some computer parts.
Thanks for taking the time to read my post, it is very much appreciated!
Chris
So recently, I have been leaving my computer on for about 7 days straight (I know this is really stupid of me, wasting money/electricity) but I really couldn't be bothered with booting in to safe mode everytime I wanted to use the thing.
However, when I get back from college today, I found my computer off. I tried to turn it on, and it would begin to boot for about 2-3 seconds, and then turn itself off. This kept on happening until I held both the restart button and the power button at the same time, and then it seemed to start booting up. But then I noticed that there was no signal or data input going to my monitor. I keep trying and nothing. I've opened up my PC numerous times, unplugged and plugged my video card a few times, and still nothing. I have used a different monitor - Nothing. I've changed the cable two times, and still nothing going to my monitor. I've checked all the pins, all the connections, and still nothing. I have even tried removing my video card (Nvidia 8600GT) and using the inbuilt mobo video card - Nothing at all.
Does anyone have any ideas on what might be wrong? My thoughts are telling me that maybe a couple of things have fried out? I'm guessing my PSU is screwed and maybe my mobo?
I'm sorry for the longwinded post, but I have some pretty important data on the comp which I'm sure is still recoverable (touch wood) but I would rather solve the problem - Even if it means buying some computer parts.
Thanks for taking the time to read my post, it is very much appreciated!
Chris