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    computer wont turn on?

    Ok so my desktop just turned off and wont turn back on basically when i replug the the power cord the green light comes on but when i press the power button the light goes out and doesnt turn back on. Do you guys know if theres a simple fix or should i just take it back to bestbuy. thanks

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    Re: computer wont turn on?

    Maybe the power supply is dead? Do you at least hear the cooling fan spinning?

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    Re: computer wont turn on?

    Sounds pretty terminal to me - a deceased computer.
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    Re: computer wont turn on?

    1) You need a new power supply.

    2) DO NOT take it to Best Buy, unless you want ALL OF YOUR DATA LOST. Seriously, this happened to a friend 2 months ago, similar circumstances, and Best Buy "included a format" just for S&G.

    3) Looking at your info, if you really are from Manitoba, go to the Memory Express in Winnipeg. They won't mess up your box
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    Re: computer wont turn on?

    It was a referbished desktop and nothing happens the green light on the back is on and when I press the power button the button lights up for a second and then turns off and the green light on the back goes out to. And the green light turns back on when i replug the ac after a few min.

    i have a warrenty on it and its ony 6 days old so ill probably just take it to bb also it has some pirated stuff on it should i format thr hd in it
    Last edited by tkblackbelt; May 20th, 2010 at 10:19 PM.

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    Re: computer wont turn on?

    Garrr, pirates a swinging their cutlass inside your case. Scurvy dogs !
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