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My computer wont work either
09-03-2011 8:59 PM
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I loaded XP Home onto the new disk, and it installed without any problems, but having shut down so the power goes off, and then restarted the pc, the pc doesn't seem to want to get past the screen where you hit F2 to go into the BIOS. If I do hit F2, the BIOS that appears is not the BIOS it would normally get, where it tells you what it can see as Primary and Secondary Master and Slave drives, etc. It comes up with a different BIOS (if that is what it is - it looks more like POST) where it says it is trying to find the Primary Drive, but then just sits there.
I'm stumped now. If anyone has any idea what may be going on, I would be grateful to hear their suggestions. I don't particularly want to scrap this pc.
Thanks in advance
Re: My computer wont work either
09-03-2011 9:19 PM
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Re: My computer wont work either
09-03-2011 9:38 PM
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(No offence MC, I'll explain if you don't get it )
Re: My computer wont work either
09-03-2011 9:58 PM
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However, I'll try it. I may be able to borrow a psu from work.
Thanks
Re: My computer wont work either
09-03-2011 10:01 PM
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Re: My computer wont work either
09-03-2011 10:02 PM
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(I should know, I've got a brand new PSU sitting ready for my misbehaving PC when I've got time to swap it in - it took 8 goes to power up this morning!)
Re: My computer wont work either
10-03-2011 12:40 AM
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Re: My computer wont work either
10-03-2011 2:59 AM
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Is it still under warranty?
Since you have power it probably isn't the PSU.
How about a defunct battery - does the date/time look dodgy in the BIOS?
Do the fans turn?
Is it really dusty inside?
If so, a gentle going over with the hoover is worth the risk.
Have you tried booting from CD - assuming you can set the BIOS for that?
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Re: My computer wont work either
10-03-2011 7:02 AM
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its nest was under the middle of the pond as was mostly bits of feather and leaves, just about right for blocking fans
Where is the pic of HPsauces spider
Re: My computer wont work either
10-03-2011 7:57 AM
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10-03-2011 10:23 AM
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Quote from: pierre_pierre Where is the pic of HPsauces spider
It was Gary's mite
Anyway, as RR says, check all the cables.
If possible start with a minimum of cables connected and add devices one at a time (obviously powering off to connect them) if it's initially OK.
Re: My computer wont work either
10-03-2011 4:57 PM
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My first thoughts were a virus. Fortunately the computer had a 2 year warranty and I returned it for repair....... The problem turned out to be a stick of Dram memory that had misfunctioned.
Re: My computer wont work either
10-03-2011 6:09 PM
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Just a thought. You did ensure that the new Hard drive had its jumper set to Primary.
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10-03-2011 9:02 PM
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I've checked my pc and it doesn't have any kind of furry rodent (I said furry rodent - pointing devices don't count!!!). Neither is there any pond liner in there.
I started with the new hard drive set as Primary, but the pc couldn't see it. I checked the old disk and that was set as Cable Select, so I did the same to the new drive. At least that way the pc could see the hard drive. I then booted up with the XP CD, installed XP, and after testing that it worked, I shut down the pc. I restarted the pc, and that was when the not being able to get past the "do you want to access the BIOS" screen.
I have borrowed a psu from work, hooked it in, and the first few hours of using it look positive. However, now that I am satisfied that the problem is an iffy psu, I have the problem that the psu manufacturer doesn't make the old model now (FSP250-60GEN). This may be more important than it seems , because part of its case includes a couple of brackets pressed out of the body metalwork that clip into the pc case to hold one end. These brackets are part of the body of the psu, and are not removable, so while I could get a new psu that is, in the main, suitable for use, I may have problems mounting it.
I have been able to figure out part of the FSP code, i. e. the 250 is the power rating, do any of you know what the 60 refers to, and is there any meaning to GEN. FSP seem to make lots of psu types, but I have never been able to crack the 3-letter code so that I could, in this instance, go looking for a replacement that has these brackets.
Anyway, thanks for now. I appreciate the help.
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10-03-2011 9:09 PM
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