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by texasbabe62

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my computer wont come on what could be the problem. it comes on for a brief sec. and then shuts right back off

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by djent

It sounds like a failing power supply or a shorted device. You can try to disconnnect every thing bu the display card and floppy drive, if that works reconnect one device at a time till you find the failure or overload the power supply.

by jardinier

If you really mean a brief second, and the computer switches off before starting to boot up, the problem would most likely be a faulty power switch.
DO NOT do as I once did and repeatedly flick the power switch. This will cause mini surges to the BIOS which can cause permanent damage.

by funinalaska

Perhaps it is time to replace the battery? Check on your computer manual for changing it. It is a simple job.
Maybe that will help.
Kim

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