Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    j0ohhn's Avatar
    j0ohhn Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    May 10, 2009, 07:12 PM
    Desktop won't turn on and the light is orange
    When I saw the Blue Screen Of Death I didn't know what to do, so I took of the plug. After plugging it off, I plugged it back in. Next thing I know the computer was not turning on. What happened and what do I do? Are my files safe?
    seahwk83's Avatar
    seahwk83 Posts: 3,276, Reputation: 212
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #2

    May 10, 2009, 07:34 PM

    With machine turned off, disconnect everything attached to the computer - keyboard, mouse, speakers, printer, plug, etc...

    -all you want is your computer tower with nothing attached to it

    Now press and hold the power button in for 25 secs and release
    (This will release any static charge in PC)

    Now attach your keyboard mouse, power and monitor and plug in.
    -Turn on computer

    If all works out, your computer should start
    -Now go through connecting your stuff again
    Perito's Avatar
    Perito Posts: 3,139, Reputation: 150
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #3

    May 10, 2009, 07:41 PM

    Obviously, something serious happened to your computer. Since the computer won't turn on, it's possible that the CPU is damaged or that the motherboard has a problem. If that is so, the hard disk and the data on the hard drive may be fine. On the other hand, it is possible that the hard drive has failed in such a way that it's no longer recoverable.

    This will take considerable resources and some expertise. Also, another bootable computer with a compatible hard drive to test your hard drive would be very desirable. Do you think you have the knowledge to do this or can you find someone with some experience in this?
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Replaced a bathroom light/ now it won't turn off [ 4 Answers ]

Just replaced a bathroom light and now it won't turn off. Comeing from the wall were the old light was is 2 white/ 2 black/ and 2 green wires. Can someone please help me figure this very frustating matter.

Desktop won't start up, power light blinking orange [ 3 Answers ]

I have a dell dimension e310 desktop computer and one day I tried turning it on by pressing the power button but nothing happened. No fans or other sounds at all. The light on the power button is just blinking orange, once a second. Only had the computer for about 3 years and no problems with it so...

Light won't turn off [ 2 Answers ]

I changed a light holder in loungeroom ceiling as old one was cracked.now my light doesn't turn off Help :-)

Three way light won't turn off [ 3 Answers ]

I am replacing some old can lights with some new ones - the two cans aer on a three way switch and the wire from the switch to the old cans was a 12-3 - the way the cans were wired had the red wire twisted together while the white and black wires fed the lights - after the second canister light...

One Switch two lights - the second light furthest away from light won't turn off [ 4 Answers ]

One Switch two lights - the second light furthest away from light won't turn off but the first one does Worked until I swopped the roses. Suspect that didn't do something right when putting them back. Up to now - left bulb out but need to get it to work now.

View more questions Search