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Chris Berry

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Having trouble
« on: October 24, 2005, 03:28:34 PM »
hey im having trouble with my computer. When i switch the power on the computer starts making this long buzzing sound and the fan goes off,  nothing appears on the screen. The monitor is on but it remains black. I have to keep switching it off, removing plug and reinserting it and try to get it working, Tonight it took me four attempts to start my computer! Anyone know the solution to this?
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merlin_2

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Re: Having trouble
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2005, 03:32:39 PM »
List computer specs/and operating system........
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Chris Berry

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Re: Having trouble
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2005, 03:50:24 PM »
Have Windows xp home edition, pentium 4 processer
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merlin_2

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Re: Having trouble
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2005, 03:54:52 PM »
did you build this pc? check the wiring on the motherboard.have you changed the psu on it.........and how old is it?
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Chris Berry

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Re: Having trouble
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2005, 03:55:50 PM »
1022 MB RAM
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merlin_2

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Re: Having trouble
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2005, 03:56:30 PM »
 ???
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Chris Berry

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Re: Having trouble
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2005, 03:57:35 PM »
No didnt build this PC . Its a Dell Dimension 5000. Got it last April so pretty new like.
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merlin_2

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Re: Having trouble
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2005, 04:00:45 PM »
contact dell......>>its still under warranty.....via their website/or phone.i would guess the power supply unit has had it....but its a guess!!
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Chris Berry

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Re: Having trouble
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2005, 04:48:35 PM »
yeh fortunately still on warranty , thanks for help mate
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merlin_2

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Re: Having trouble
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2005, 04:53:53 PM »
Hope dell sort it...........tell them you need a replacement unit for your work?......dont let them befuddle you......give you the old acid......it may take a while......put the boot in........you have rights.
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Mac

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Having trouble
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2005, 07:02:36 AM »
The long buzzing sound. Is it like an electric crackle or more like a fan buzzing to a stop?

If it is an electric crackle can you smell burning? Can you see if the fans are running properly.

Check to see if the power connecting plugs are pushed fully home. (They should really have retaining clips.)

Either way be careful to avoid electric shock to yourself  or static damage to the computer!
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Mac

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Having trouble
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2005, 07:03:15 AM »
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1022 MB RAM


Should read 1024 MB (usually)
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Mac

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Having trouble
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2005, 07:04:54 AM »
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Put the boot in.
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Sabot-eur  :o
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