Help, pc wont start

[sarah2230]

My computer wont turn on at all there is power sometimes as light comes on for a few seconds but goes off again, but i just cannot get my comp to start! :-[

Im not sure what make my comp is coz it was built for me;

it has winfast, a graphics card, win xp.

can any one help?

[Tom]

Hi, Welcome to ItsAllPC.

We need more info.

Did it just not turn on one day?
Did it turn off whilst you were using it?


You could try replacing the power supply unit. This is *probably* the problem.

Good Luck

[sarah2230]

um it wouldnt turn on a few days ago but i left it for 30 mions approx and it eventually turned on but now i cant turn it on at all and it has been nearly 2 days...

what is the power supply unit, is it expensive to replace? and would i lose all the stuff stored on my computer?

x

[Tom]

The power supply unit (PSU) is a box inside your computer - You Plug the power cable into it at the pack of your computer. The PSU then distributes the electricity to different parts of your computer. Better ones are more expensive but you could probably get one for £15-£20.

Open your computer and take yours out - Look at the make and model of it, and try replace it with a similar one, If you don't feel comfortable doing it, its probably best if you take it to a computer repair shop.

[sarah2230]

ok thanks ill give that ago, ive only had my computer for 6 months i cant believe that the power supply unit has gone already

Thanks for ur help,

[Tom]

If You got your computer brand new then it should be under warranty. ???

[econaz02]

CPU burn out?

[Computwiz]

Change the CPU

[sarah2230]

what is the cpu, how do i change this?

[mick_f]

if the pc was purchased new i wouldnt touch anything you need to contact the shop you got it from

[Tom]

Originally Posted by sarah2230

what is the cpu, how do i change this?

The CPU is the main - most expensive chip in your computer. You shouldnt change it without vast knowledge of computers. As the symptoms you describe could be a caused from a number of problems, I personally beleive it would be plain stupid to waste money on the most expensive part of your pc, when in actuality the fault could be one burnt out wire. As Mick_f said, if it is under warranty, don't change a thing, and contact the retailer you purchased the PC from.

[sarah2230]

ok im taking it back to the shop on tuesday ill let them deal with it.

Thanks for ur help guys

[Computwiz]

No problem mate' I am always here to help

cheers Computwiz