I can not get my wireless radio to power on. I am using a different PC to ask these questions

The wireless chipset may be turned off. Often there is either an external switch on the laptop or a combination of keys that include the Fn key (these usuallu have blue colored writing on them). Check your manual.

A little Googling found a photo of where the switch is at: http://www.notebookreview.com/assets/9316.jpg