Computer won't boot

[thewolfe]

Computer won't boot

Have a friend's e-machine T2042 running Win Xp.

The machine won't boot.

I tested (power tester) the PS and it seems ok.

When the power cord is plugged in the HD light on the front flashes and the floppy
drive makes a click at the same pace as the light. I unplugged the floppy and nothing
changs except the floppy drive click is gone.

The HD doesn't start and the chip fan runs.

The power button on the front does not do anything.

They said they were getting beeps but I'm getting none now.

What next?

 

[Rik]

How exactly did you test the psu??

 

[thewolfe]

I have a tester that I plugged the connecter from the PS into that normally goes to the MB.

 

[Rik]

That will only tell you if a psu works or not!! If the psu has a problem when loaded then the tester is no good!!