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Newuser1111
January 1st, 2009, 11:52 PM
One of my computers isn't working.
When it's on, it doesn't show anything on the monitor but the fans are running.
smartboyathome
January 2nd, 2009, 12:02 AM
One of my computers isn't working.
When it's on, it doesn't show anything on the monitor but the fans are running.

Is it a laptop? If so, try unplugging it from power and taking the battery out for half a minute, then plug it back in. If a desktop, unplug it for half a minute and plug it back in.
Newuser1111
January 2nd, 2009, 12:15 AM
Is it a laptop? If so, try unplugging it from power and taking the battery out for half a minute, then plug it back in. If a desktop, unplug it for half a minute and plug it back in.That didn't work.
(It's a desktop)
emshains
January 2nd, 2009, 12:20 AM
Check the monitor cables. Open it, and check the videocard and ram. Does it beep when itš turned on ?
Newuser1111
January 2nd, 2009, 12:23 AM
Check the monitor cables. Open it, and check the videocard and ram. Does it beep when itš turned on ?The monitor works with other computers and it's connected.
There's isn't a videocard, it's on the motherboard, but by putting in a video card it still did the same thing.
The RAM is in right.
There isn't a beep.
wolfen69
January 2nd, 2009, 12:25 AM
if you get more than 1 beep, go here (http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm) for what the beeps mean.
Newuser1111
January 2nd, 2009, 12:34 AM
if you get more than 1 beep, go here (http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm) for what the beeps mean.There isn't a beep.
smartboyathome
January 2nd, 2009, 12:36 AM
Hm... sounds like you might have a corrupt motherboard. If that is the case, then your computer is bricked until you buy a new one.
Newuser1111
January 2nd, 2009, 12:39 AM
Hm... sounds like you might have a corrupt motherboard. If that is the case, then your computer is bricked until you buy a new one.But the same thing happens with 2 different motherboards.
tommcd
January 2nd, 2009, 02:29 AM
But the same thing happens with 2 different motherboards.

So you tried 2 different motherboards with the same CPU, PSU, and RAM?
Since the fans are spinning I would think that the PSU is good. Make sure the CPU and RAM are seated properly. Make sure the standoffs are placed properly and there is no short to the case.
Beyond that, possibly the CPU is bad. I would think you would get some beeps if the CPU or RAM was bad though.
kgas
January 2nd, 2009, 02:41 AM
Could you able to boot your computer thro' a live CD? If not you have to check your hardware. I got a similar problem with Aspire one laptop and got it fixed with a service centre as it is still in warranty period. you also mentioned you tried other mother boards. Is your hard disk ok?
mips
January 2nd, 2009, 05:52 AM
But the same thing happens with 2 different motherboards.

Try a different PSU.

Edit: Sometimes with a bad PSU it is not completely dead and the fans will still come on, the MB & other things however wont.
handy
January 2nd, 2009, 08:19 AM
+1 on PSU.

You get beeps if your graphic card is bad also.
Antman
January 2nd, 2009, 10:01 AM
The OP's question kinda reminds me of an interview for a tech support job. The interviewer gives you a scenario with a bare minimum of details to see how you respond. As you ask probing questions, they continue to feed you a little bit more info on the problem.
Newuser1111
January 2nd, 2009, 12:11 PM
Could you able to boot your computer thro' a live CD? If not you have to check your hardware. I got a similar problem with Aspire one laptop and got it fixed with a service centre as it is still in warranty period. you also mentioned you tried other mother boards. Is your hard disk ok?There is no hard drive.

I've tried 3 different CPUs,
1:AMD Athlon, Computer wouldn't turn on.
2:AMD Duron, Fans running.
3:AMD Duron, Computer wouldn't turn on.

Changing the power supply didn't work.
mips
January 2nd, 2009, 12:36 PM
It's possible that the bios or MB is cooked.
Newuser1111
January 2nd, 2009, 01:34 PM
It's possible that the bios or MB is cooked.What does that mean?
mips
January 2nd, 2009, 02:05 PM
What does that mean?

It's fubar, kaput, broken, stukkend and you might need a new one if it cannot be repaird.
Newuser1111
January 2nd, 2009, 02:24 PM
It's fubar, kaput, broken, stukkend and you might need a new one if it cannot be repaird.What's a cheap one I can get?

It currently has an ASRock K7S41.
mips
January 2nd, 2009, 03:14 PM
What's a cheap one I can get?

It currently has an ASRock K7S41.

"Cheap" can be expensive at times. I only buy & recommend Gigabyte motherboards, I have not had one fail on me yet.
Newuser1111
January 2nd, 2009, 03:36 PM
"Cheap" can be expensive at times.Ok.
Barrucadu
January 2nd, 2009, 04:22 PM
Have you tried with a different monitor and VGA cable?
Newuser1111
January 2nd, 2009, 06:38 PM
Have you tried with a different monitor and VGA cable?No.


It might just need a new processor.
All 3 are broken.
zmjjmz
January 2nd, 2009, 06:46 PM
No.


It might just need a new processor.
All 3 are broken.
I would try a different monitor...
Newuser1111
January 2nd, 2009, 06:51 PM
I would try a different monitor...That didn't work.
exploder
January 2nd, 2009, 06:53 PM
Sounds like a bad mainboard to me. Check out ebay, you can probably find a good board reasonably priced.
fistfullofroses
January 2nd, 2009, 08:12 PM
The RAM, CPU, and Graphcard would yield beeps. My guess is that the PSU is shot. The computer may still turn on, but you wouldn't have enough power to run anything else. You may want to try removing as much as you can, leaving only what is necessary for the computer to turn on (remove hard disks, cd/dvd, pci/agp/pcie cards, all usb connected hardware [internal and external], everything but one stick of RAM, the CPU, etc...). If it works then, you need a beefier PSU/new PSU. You should see the BIOS load screen on your moniter. If this doesn't help you may have a hot to ground problem. Make sure that board support pins are only placed under screw holes. Make sure that every wire's sheething is holeless, make sure that all unused IDE, Floppy, USB, SATA, and power cables are not touching any device... and so on. Also make sure that the PSU is not clogged with dust (as well as all internal case fans).
Newuser1111
January 2nd, 2009, 08:22 PM
It might just need a new processor.Didn't work.

Sounds like a bad mainboard to me. Check out ebay, you can probably find a good board reasonably priced. I'll try that. But it can't be from ebay.

The RAM, CPU, and Graphcard would yield beeps. My guess is that the PSU is shot. The computer may still turn on, but you wouldn't have enough power to run anything else. You may want to try removing as much as you can, leaving only what is necessary for the computer to turn on (remove hard disks, cd/dvd, pci/agp/pcie cards, all usb connected hardware [internal and external], everything but one stick of RAM, the CPU, etc...). If it works then, you need a beefier PSU/new PSU.Tried removing as much as I could.