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ldgifts
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| Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:24 pm Post subject: Computer won't post |
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Hey guys...hoping someone can help. I have a problem with my pc. I am using my husband's, right now.
Everything powers on...changed ram, cpu, mobo, video card, and power supply with other working of the same. The pc won't post...no video. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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cz-treasures
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| Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Maybe the video card is shot? |
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cz-treasures
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| Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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| I've already gone through 2 on a brand new desktop...darn thing was overworked. |
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ldgifts
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| Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: Computer won't post |
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Thanks for posting, cz!
No, I have switched it out with the one from my hubby's pc, which I am on now. So...not the video card. That would normally cause beeps during posting. I even switched out the old cpu with a brand new one. I am wondering, could it have something to do with the heat sink? I have tried 3 different ones, but that doesn't seem to matter.
UGGGHHHHH!! |
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cz-treasures
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| Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, LD, I'm by far a computer expert, but I always ask about each and every part that's been on or off my desktop. I mainly use a laptop and never had any problems with it and I bought it used. The new desktop is the one that gives me grief.
I'll check back to see what some of the real experts say so I can save the info for future reference if I encounter a similar issue.
Hope you get yours back and running. Have a great one! |
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ldgifts
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| Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 2:08 pm Post subject: Re: Computer won't post |
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Thanks cz...you have a good one too! It is my b'day weekend (b'day on Monday) so I plan on celebrating this weekend. Hubby already called from work telling me we are going out :) I may just put fixing the pc on hold for the weekend.
You all enjoy yourself. Please, if anyone else has any suggestions, please feel free to post! :)
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cz-treasures
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| Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
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Dep-T-Dawg
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| Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Best wishes for your B'day weekend, LD!! :D :thumbsup: |
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ldgifts
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 9:15 am Post subject: Re: Computer won't post |
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Thanks both of you! Just don't ask me how old I will be! Oh yeah! it is in my profile :P
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Pigeon
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First, always check the obvious and cheaper checks- how is the monitor?
You've covered the other bases pretty well...
The heat sink shouldn't matter until a few minutes, then you would get a blue screen ( in our experience). DH always uses thermal paste between the sink and processor anyways, just as a redundent safety thing.
If you are getting no beeps, nothing at all with the screen, I would switch monitors and try that.
I can't drag DH's attention any further, LOL, he is looking at old motorcycles.....He's lost to everything for a bit! |
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Pigeon
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| Good luck, hope you figure it out soon! |
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ldgifts
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 10:53 am Post subject: Re: Computer won't post |
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LOL @ lost
I love old motorcycles myself :) Can't blame him.
I have tried 2 different monitors...so, I don't think that is the problem. No posting beep at all...but everything turns on. I even tried a couple different motherboards. It can't be the processor, cause that worked before pulling it, and I have a new one also. I am using the ram in hubby's pc, so it isn't that, either. I just can't figure it out. I have thermal paste on the core of the cpu. I have built about 6 pc's now, but just can't figure this one out.
Thanks for all of your help!
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dragonlady55
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 5:24 pm Post subject: Re: Computer won't post |
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Happy Birthday, LD!!!!
It's my B'day weekend too! Wanna partee?
I can't. :( Gotta start my latest online college semester and I'm already :confused: |
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cz-treasures
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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Happy Birthday, DragonLady!!!
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dragonlady55
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2006 8:49 pm Post subject: Re: Computer won't post |
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| Thank you!! BTW- I love your graphics! |
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