elohelomg Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 So, what can i say, im prone to computer problems.I added ram to one of the comptuers, and turned it on, went to the my computer settings to make sure the ram was there, and it was, in fact, there. I then proceeded to shut down the computer, with updates available, so i went ahead and updated it, and at this point, it froze. I waited a while, with no change.So i decided to power it off manually, and whaddya know, the computer wont turn on. There is no signal going to the monitor, and all i did was update. I tried resetting the cmos, nothing.Any ideas guys? i'm really lost.Computer is a windows xp btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KotaXor Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Remove the added RAM and reboot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bashar Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 when u make an ugrade to your RAM Make sure you , do alot of restarts for some reason To see how it handles the job (compatible) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atasas Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 read all of the options/info u get @ BIOSmake sure boot device priorities are set correctlyBelieve it is XP- so try googling and do XP repair with CDMost likely hardware detection is not configured properly or RAM is incompatible u might want to as previously mentioned remove added ram; also remove other ie too many USB plugged in devices; reset BIOS and restart againu could also have some malware?>>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted February 22, 2010 Administrator Share Posted February 22, 2010 Does the computer even powerup? Do you hear any beeps?Mostly the new RAM is causing the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanjoa Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 the RAM may be not compatible with the mother or the installed one. or there may be a problem in the BIOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elohelomg Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 I have removed both rams in order to bring the computer back up. i have switched the slots, everything. The monitor still reads no signal. I cannot change the bios settings, as there is NOTHING coming up on the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanjoa Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 remove the new ram and try. The mother may have problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elohelomg Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Does the computer even powerup? Do you hear any beeps?Mostly the new RAM is causing the problem.The computer does power on as usual, the fans start spinning, but, nothing coming up on the screen.I have taken out both rams, unplugged the power and held the power button (forgot what its called) and still, the monitor isn't being read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elohelomg Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 remove the new ram and try. The mother may have problemThe only concern i have, is the mother board going down. How much are replacements, it is a pretty sh*tty computer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*dcs18 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Did you try popping-in your XP installation CD for a repair install (you won't lose your data.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted February 22, 2010 Administrator Share Posted February 22, 2010 The power stays on even after few mins?Motherboard would be a cause of the problem. No need to replace it, you'll need to repair it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elohelomg Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Okay guys, so heres what happened. Last night, or in my case, early morning, i turned off the power, took out all the cd drives floppies and what not and removed all the ram and left the computer sitting there, with no power for a day. This morning, i got up and vacuumed it, plugged in back in, in a last ditch effort, and the computer turns on just fine.I doubt the vacuum tipped the balances in my favor, but now im totally stumped.Trippy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*dcs18 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Glad you're back in action. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elohelomg Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Glad you're back in action. :DThanks, but its super trippy._________________________The cmos no longer reads the cpu, and it wont find it in any way. HELP!______________Edit: Restored bios to factory, and all is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atasas Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 :blink: :trippy: it is :lol: I believe you had error/contact issues probably regarding graphic card or even power supply to mobo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I suggest you try cleaning the contact of your peripherals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted February 22, 2010 Administrator Share Posted February 22, 2010 Glad your problem is solved. :)Normally when same problems occurs with me, I replug the PC and it starts working, sometimes if it's not solved then I clean it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KotaXor Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Cleaning all contacts is good....Let your new RAM runs for a few days to ensure there is no problem.Then do your Windows update.cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sl@pSh0ck™ Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 poor windows update .... always takes the blame when a pc goes shitty :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elohelomg Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 poor windows update .... always takes the blame when a pc goes shitty :lol:Is there any other way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 @nivrid05:Someone has to take the blame... you can blame shought as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sl@pSh0ck™ Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 @nivrid05:Someone has to take the blame... you can blame shought as well poor shought :frusty: blame windows update then :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shought Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Nah, you can blame me.Just know, I always hit back (a lot harder :D) :PI once had a similar issue (didn't notice this thread, sorry :() and I just unplugged everything and plugged it back in, did the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizarre™ Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 @nivrid05:Be wary... shought hits behind... if you know what I mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.