Computer doesn't start

[mikeymike2121]

hey i just got a little problem with my computer starting. when i turn it on it on it powers up like normal with all the lights and fans. but it doesn't beep and the screen stays dark with the light flashing. i tried unplugging everything and starting it selectively and it worked once with just the video card plugged in but i couldn't get it to work again. i don't think its the mobo cause the lights on it still come on like normal. tried unplugging the ram too. thanks

 

[Tedster]

read the NO POST guide in the guides forum next time before posting questions.

Your PSU is probably fried.

 

[mikeymike2121]

even though the fans come on?

 

[AlbertLionheart]

Yes - the PSU has multiple outputs and if one of them has failed it is toast. You could try a PSU tester but probably easier is to replace the PSU - have a sniff at the back; this can sometimes give you a clue if it smells bad.

 

[mikeymike2121]

ok i followed your guide and got the computer to boot until where the windows logo should be. but instead i got a blank screen and doesn't start

 

[Rayharding]

The way I have understood it, not POST bleep means no VDU. Try re-installing the Graphics card or swapping it with another.

 

[AlbertLionheart]

I think maybe you have suffered a power surge which has taken out various components including the hard drive. The power surge could have been down the mains supply or the phone system - do you recall anything like this happening - local thunderstorm perhaps?