start up problem

[bucx]

I have a second PC (Dell) which I use occasionally. I use MS XP op system.
I have it pluged into a power strip which, after shut down, I turn off.
I have a cable modem. After a recent shut down, turn off, I can not get a startup. When I push the start button, the lights on tower front and for my CD burner blink and the main power light comes on, for a second, and then goes off. The lights on the modem are all on. I get a "no signal" message
on the monitor, which also turns on.

What proceedure should I use to check everything out.
My experience is limited.

Thanks
BUCX

[potere scuro]

Did you make sure that the powere cord is firmly plugged into the power strip and tower?

[Karnac]

Have you tried it without the power strip.......is switch on back of power supply turned on?

[harry 48]

it looks the same as happened to me , borrow a power lead from the plug to your tower and try it , if thats

no good , it could be the connection in the tower that the lead goe's into is burnt out , it cost me £12 to get

fixed and took an hour , harry