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by petadove

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A friend asked me to look at their computer that has refused to come on. The system is correctly connected but nothing happens; not even a light and a beep or anything. This is the first time I've encountered anything like this. Usually the system comes on and then you get some type of error message but this time - zilch.

Can anyone help me solve this mystery??

Thanks!

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by Member 32254067

you will have to begin by touble shooting things on it piece by piece..
1. Is thier power to the computer?
2. If there is power, open computer does hD get power and start to spin?
3. If these all have power start by removing all expansion cards. then turn it on.. let me know so everyone can further help you....

by carlitosway

Two things to check:

1.) Make sure power supply is plugged in and that cable not is frayed or cut.

2.) Make sure outlet on wall has electricy.
(sounds stupid but it has happened to the best.. :)..)

It these two things are not the problem then the PC problably has a bad power supply. Call IBM and check if the system is still under warranty, so they can replace the part.

Hope this helped you.

Carlos

by sgt_shultz

...and double-check the voltage settings switch on back on power supply. should be set to 110 (unless you are not in the usa!)

by yelhsa3840

if theres nothing happening check the power cord, then the power supply, the wires, and the berg connector (power) on the floppy isnt off any pins. YES it is very easy to plug it on wrong this causes a short and the system will do nothing. if that is right and the fan on the supply isnt running then try changing power supplies. will bet money its not modem

by yelhsa3840

if theres nothing happening check the power cord, then the power supply, the wires, and the berg connector (power) on the floppy isnt off any pins. YES it is very easy to plug it on wrong this causes a short and the system will do nothing. if that is right and the fan on the supply isnt running then try changing power supplies. will bet money its not modem

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