Power cord is plugged in, but the computer won't turn on

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Compaq intel pentium 42.8ghz512mb

How old is your computer? Did you recently have a power outage or anything? Most the time if a computer won't turn on, something in it went bad OR an outlet is bad. Try this:1. Make sure that the power switch is on, the switch in the back ... PC Desktops

Gateway MT3421 Laptop start-up Issues

Start by removing the battery completely, and plugging the power cord into the wall socket. If the power indicator light comes on at the converter on the cord, your power cord is fine. Then plug the power cord into the computer. If the computer star ... Gateway MT3422 RTL Notebook

Hp pavillion power problem

Perform the following steps, in order, until power is restored or it is determined that there is a hardware failure:CAUTION: This product contains components that are easily damaged by ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). To reduce the chance ... HP PC Desktops

My computer wont open windows

Step 1: Removing recently added hardware\015\012Use the steps in this section to disconnect any recently added hardware and test for the error. \015\012NOTE: If a new internal device (sound card, hard drive, or other) was ad ... Compaq Presario 5000 PC Desktop

Hp pavillion will not turn on, took battery out and put back in still not working. blue light around power cord on and blue lightening bolt flashes

Hi Iceprincess5The three flashing lights indicate the battery is dead. Since it still wont power up with the cable plugged in I'd say the port has gone. Try wiggling the adapter about in the port to see if it begins to charge. If not then ... HP Pavilion dv2700t 2.5GHz Intel Core 2 DUO Mobile T9300 4GB 320GB DVDRW DL LS WebCam 802.11a/b/g 14... (KQ654AA) PC Notebook

Front panel Ac Switch failing to start computer.

Try these steps.\015\012If Power supply light does not turn on (or no power supply LED)\015\012Perform the following steps, in order, until power is restored or it is determined that there is a hardware failure:\015\012NOT ... Compaq Presario SR1000T (568657) PC Desktop

Monitor wont power back on, Tried almost everything. Some days it will power up , sometimes is wont. If my timing is perfect and I plug the monitor into power cord at exact time I turn on computer it will work fine and I then try not shut down computer for days. Monitor stays on as long as computer does, but computer is shut down It may be days before Monitor turns on again. I then tried the monitor on a different computer and still nothing. So I have replaced monitor power cord, power strip ev

It sounds like something to do with auto shut down or power saver mode on your monitor. you may have to replace the power supply in your monitor.\015\012It could also be the VGA cable or the VGA connector bent pin.\015\012Step through the ... LG Flatron L1951S-SN 19" LCD Flat Panel Monitor

Gateway MX8711 no power, battery.....what?

1steflik:To disassemble:1) remove the four screws on the rear of the two top hinges2) fold the screen all the way back and unsnap the small bezel above the keyboard. Remove3) remove three top screws ho ... Gateway MX8711 Notebook

My hp pavilion a336n will not turn on. When I plug the power cord in the light on the back of the hard drive will turn on, but when I press the power button nothing happens... any suggestions?

To resolve this issue you may need to open the chassis (the computer cabinet). You can call HP specialized support for help but they charge you for the support. You can call them at 866-211-5207. \015\012\015\012OR - Follow the given step ... HP PC Desktops

Turns on but no boot

I had this happen sometimes after a windows update/reboot.If the computer is on, hold down the power button until it cuts off.Unplug the power cord. Wait for a couple of minutes.Plug the cord back in, and turn on system. ... Acer Aspire T160 (AST160UA3400) PC Desktop

CPU doesn't turn on!!

\015\012\015\012\015\012\015\012\015\012Power supply light on or flashes\015\012Perform the following steps, in order, until power is restored or it is determined that there is a hardware failure ... PC Desktops

Pc starts and runs but wont boot up monitor shows no signal

1) When you turn on the computer, watch and listen for: a) power supply fan, (power is on) b) chassis lights (power is on) c) ticking sound during memory test (the BIOS POST is running) d ... HP PC Desktops

Fast green blink

Perform the following steps, in order, until power is restored or it is determined that there is a hardware failure:1.Disconnect everything from the computer, including the power cord.2.With the power cord disconnected , press the p ... HP Pavilion a340n (DQ099AABA) PC Desktop

Pavillion does not start up push power on and nothing happens blinking light on back of power supply

Power supply light on or flashesPerform the following steps, in order, until power is restored or it is determined that there is a hardware failure:\015\012\015\012\015\012\015\012\015\012\015\012\015\012CAUTION:\015\012\015\012This product conta ... HP Pavilion a1610n PC Desktop

My computer wont turn on

Take out the psu completely from the cpu/tower, plug in the power cord,if there is a switch on the psu turn it on, next locate the main power connector (24pin) and find green wire,take a piece of wire and insert it into the green wire connector,next ... PC Desktops

My mother-in-law has an HP 367C desktop that when she press the power button to turn on, the light comes on, but the computer does not boot, no sounds are heard, no clicking, nothing, and then the light goes off. Does it look like the hard drive died?

Hello mccabe33411\015\012\015\012It does sound as though the power supply inside the computer might have failed. This is a device that takes the house A/C power and converts it to D/C power (like power from a battery) and makes all the s ... PC Desktops

When i plug it in and turn it on the power light come on, then the battery light turns red, it has to charge for about an hour before the battery light turns green, but still nothing further happens.

Not really sure what your asking here but im gonna assume your just staying your not getting any response at all from your computer when you try to turn it on. So if thats the case continue, if not please post a comment onto this message and try to ... Acer Aspire 9300-3642 Notebook

No power to a SR1420NX.

Power supply light on or flashes\015\012Perform the following steps, in order, until power is restored or it is determined that there is a hardware failure:\015\012\015\012\015\012\015\012\015\012\015\012\015\012CAUTION: \015\012This product cont ... HP Compaq Presario SR1420nx (SR1420NXPS69AA) PC Desktop

Laptop wont start no lights

Check the power jack inside the laptop that you plug the cord into. Can you jiggle the cord? It's possible the power jack inside the laptop has broken off the motherboard.\015\012\015\012The reason I suspect that is the fact your wife says it works ... HP Compaq Evo Notebook N600c

Computer was fine this morning however I let the battery run flat and now the computer wont start when I connected the power source

Hello there:What you are going to want to try is first unplug the power cord from the computer and then remove the battery. leave the power and the battery out for 5 min now take some rubbing alcohol and a q tip clean the area that the batte ... PC Laptops

Laptop not powering - HP6710b 2.1GHz 15.4 160GB 5400 PC Notebook

Sir,TAKE OUT BATTERY, REMOVE MAINS SUPPLY, HOLD POWER BUTTON DOWN FOR 30SECS PUT POWER SUPPLY IN ONLY DO NOT PUT IN BATTERY TURN ON LAPTOP NOWPUT IN BATTERY\015\012AC power adapter\015\012How the AC adapter worksThe most commo ... HP6710b 2.1GHz 15.4 160GB 5400 PC Notebook

It makes a whiring noise and when i plug the monitor in it wont show the computer

From your brief description of your problem, I believe you're just hearing your harddrive running. Running in an endless loop. [I hope you are plugging in your monitor when the computer is off]How dirty is the inside of your c ... Dell Precision 340 PC Desktop

Turned off compaq presario desktop and now it wont turn back on. I used the start menu to shut down. Everytime I press the power button a light flashes over a symbol that looks like a lightbulb. Help

Hello,\015\012\015\012Try the following:\015\0121. If connected to surge protector, make sure it's on. If it is, then...\015\0122. Try plugging computer directly into wall and turn on...if no then...\015\0123. Unplug and ... HP Compaq Presario SR1123WM PC Desktop

No Power I have a Dell Inspiron 600m. I was sitting and using my laptop fine last night. I closed it and went to stand up to put it back on my desk and stepped on the power cord that was still plugged into my computer. At that second my computer shut off and I can't get it to turn back on. When I try to plug my ac adapter back into it, the green light turns off as soon as it's plugged into my computer.

I have a 600m and have had problems with the power jack. I have resoldered the jack myself and it worked fine for quite a while. it then got left running on a bed spread and got hot and the jack stopped working again. I didn't have the time to fix it ... Dell Inspiron 600M Notebook

Toshiba satellite A210 11-P crashes when i disconnect the power lead

From Toshiba, try step-charging the battery or Battery conditioning procedures:\015\012\015\012Batteries don't last forever. All types of batteries gradually lose their ability to hold an electrical charge as they age. Eventually, the com ... PC Laptops