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by tfay765 on May 14th, 2008
Is it plugged in?
by Big Al on May 20th, 2008
Make sure that the power cables are properly in place, and that the power outlet/ surge protector is working properly too.
If the above is taken care of, THEN press the power button, with the back of the computer facing YOU not AWAY from you as it normally would be. Look at the fan in the back of the computer as you press the power button. If the fan is not spinning, or starts to spin, then stops, then that means that you power supply (of which the fan is sitting on top of), is blown, and needs to be replaced.
by Anonymous on May 19th, 2008
1) Check the circuit breaker and make sure it hasen't blown.
2) Check your surge protector and make sure it functions. Try using a different one or plugging the computer directly in to the wall.
3) Check the power cords, make sure both ends are plugged in.
4) If the above options fail or the outlet has power and the computer is plugged in, then it's likely going to be a component inside of the computer. If you can, open the side of the computer case then look inside and tell us if you see any lights on. If you do, then the power supply is good and it may mean the motherboard or some component attached to it has gone bad.
I was about to download a video on my Toshiba laptop when my computer shutdown. I need to update my driver. How should I do this?
by Anonymous on March 14th, 2011
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My power supply stopped working after I tried to scan with my new color laser printer on. Both heavy power users. I checked and am sure the PSU is bad. I installed a new PSU and everything powers up but I can't get a picture. Tried resetting the BIOS.
by metalman on July 8th, 2009
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Sir my desktop monitor gives shock nd current when it is on .PLz tell me the reasons nd possible solutions.
by himu99 on July 1st, 2009
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help! my computer is getting really hot even when not working. it was plugged to the wall all night and at the morning comp. was really hot.
by kroll124 on July 23rd, 2010
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I plugged my computer into a station that was running 230v power. It will no longer turn on of course. I would like to know what will need to be replaced to repair it. I was thinking it would be the whole power supply, am I correct?
by Jason on June 30th, 2009
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You stole my answer!!!
by snakelover on May 19th, 2008