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by dkmaheu

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hi my computer has gone into power saving mode and it won't come out i move the mouse around and i have restarted it.all it says it power saving mode i'm running windows xp home.my video card is a ati radeon x 1600 pro.i'm not sure if this is the problem or not.i took the hard drive out and put it in my other computer and scanned for viruses and there were none.any suggestions.thanks for reading.

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by captbilly1eye

If what you are referring to is a message that appears on screen stating 'Power Saving Mode', I would suspect the monitor first.
Try connecting it using the normal analog connector instead of the DVI connector if possible.

If your computer is a Dell, this page may hold some answers: http://tinyurl.com/64ztd4

Otherwise, This page may give you some direction: http://fixit.in/monitor.html

Lastly, ...I once had a similar issue and the steps found here solved it:
http://tinyurl.com/5mfj76

Let me know what works for you.

by dkmaheu

thanks for replying captbilly.i tried that and still nothing so i hooked up a spare monitor and still nothing.then i brought the monitor in qustion into my sons room and hooked it up to his computer and it works.so i have ruled out the monitor.would it be the video card.the computer is only a year old or is there something else doing it.the monitor is already on analog mode.

by rob miners

If your PC is not under Warranty and you are game to remove the cover, position yourself so that you can see the Fan on the Video Card and turn on the PC to check that the Fan is working. If it is not you can replace it easily enough. If it is working follow the steps below.

Start by turninig off the power to the PC from the wall and remove the power lead from the PC. Remembering to ground yourself by getting into a position that will allow you to access the components without moving your feet and putting the back of your hand on the PSU after you have removed the PC's Cover. By not taking this precaution it is possible that you could inadvertantly cause damage to the PC from an electrostatic discharge. Disconnect the 20-24 pin power connector from the motherboard. Reinsert the 20-24 pin power connector to the motherboard. Remove the Video Card and clean the golden edge of the card with a soft rubber eraser, remembering not to touch the golden edge. Reinsert the card and restart the PC, see what happens if that does'nt work you will have to replace the Video Card.

by dkmaheu

thanks true blue.i tried what you said and still nothing.i'm willing to bet that they don't sell that video card anymore.it is a ati radeon x1600 pro 256mb.i will have to go to the computer store and pick up the one that replaces it.thanks again.

by oh smeg

Try replacing the Power Supply with a Known Good one if there is one available or a new one if you don't have a Known Good one handy.

I have seen recently some instances of Power Supplies failing and allowing the fans inside the computer to run but not produce the power or current to correctly Power a computer.

It is far more likely to be a failed Power Supply than anything else as these have a Hard Life being constantly exposed to all of the Spikes and other rubbish that are on the Mains. You may like to try disconnecting the Power Lead first to ensure that the PS hasn't been hit with a Spike and scrambled the M'Board as there is always 5 Volts sent to the M'Board and this switches on the Computer be producing a drop in the 5 V Rail when the On Button is switched on.

All you need do up front is to disconnect the Power Lead for about 30 seconds and then try it again and listen for any Beeps from the Case. If it still doesn't work replace the Power Supply and try again. You need to ignore the message on the Monitor here as it is only the Monitor trying to interrupt it's current situation and has no bearing on what the computer is doing as it's not getting any signal from the computer to display a real message.

Col

by rob miners

have one for $60.00 but if you can try Oh Smegs suggestion and try another Power Supply if you can it will rule out the PSU if it still does'nt work. If it does you are up for a new PSU.

Rob

by dkmaheu

thanks guys it was the power supply so i went and picked one up and put the other power supply back into my sons computer,thanks again for the help.

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