There are many reasons for this common occurrence and lacking the necessary technical skills to take apart the computer and do a diagnosis yourself could end up in a costly repair job at the computer store. Should you lose all hopes of getting your pc back to it’s normal self, you could consider upgrading to a new computer system if the one you own is a few years old already.
Pc’s evolve and so does the support technology or the gadgets attached to them so fixing older equipment may end up costing you more. Important files on the computer, no problem for you could always get the hard drive from the old computer and stick it into a newer computer to copy files.
One of the most common problems encountered when using a PC is a boot failure. This means when you turn on your PC or when you restart it, it does not go through the whole boot up cycle. It hangs at some point and no keyboard press can make it continue the boot up cycle. All you’re left to do is to restart your PC hoping that it will boot up successfully this time. Sometimes a reset actually helps but there are times when it won’t.
Although there are a number of reasons for a Pc to fail to boot up there’s one thing you should check when this happens to you. Simply look at the USB ports of your PC and find out if any USB flash drive or portable hard drive is attached to one of the ports. This is commonly one of the culprits for a boot failure because the PC attempts to read all of the storage devices attached to it. Just remove these devices and your PC will boot up successfully.
The Repair function is a fast and trouble-free way to refresh your IP address. If you want to discharge or renew your IP address, but also have the opportunity to view your settings before or after the process, you must use the IPCONFIG utility, which is only accessible from a command-line window.
Do not plan a funeral yet as your computer may just appear to be dead. Often times, it’s a cable problem so unplug and plug the cable from the computer and the outlet. Do this with the power turned off so to avoid electrocution. Reboot. Listen to any beeping sounds as you do so to alert you of any other problems that cause the PC to act dead.
This happened to me when I was using my old computer. Now there are several ways on how to make a quick-fix if your keyboard is not working. Check the plug if it’s connected securely. Unplug and plug just to be sure. Re-boot your computer and if while doing so, the machine makes a beeping noise, then the keyboard is still not working. Check the indicator on the keyboard if it’s lit up, try to press the locks (number lock, caps lock etc.), if it doesn’t work, then the keyboard itself may be the problem and have to be replaced.
Wanna listen to music while typing away your due-the-next-day report but no sound comes out of your computer speakers?
There can be two problems that may occur independently or both.
First is the volume control. Check the volume control of your computer. It’s the speaker icon on your taskbar. Double click and slide the tabs to adjust. Make sure that the mute option is not ticked.
The other is hardware-related. Check the cord if it is plugged properly from speakers to computer. Remove and plug again.
そう、頻繁に起こる問題です。このエラーメッセージが表示されても、慌てないでください。原因は以下に挙げる問題のうちの1つに該当するはずです。
IDEケーブルの接続が緩んでいる可能性があります。IDEケーブルをチェックして、両端がきちんと差し込まれていることを確認してください。
もう1つ考えられる問題は、IDEケーブルが逆に接続されている場合です。これは起こりうる問題です。2本のリボンケーブルが適切に接続されているかチェックしてください。1番ピンがドライブの1番ピンに対応するのが正しい接続方法です。誤った接続がされている側を探して、逆に反転させてください。
問題がIDEケーブルでなければ、電源かもしれません。フロッピーディスクドライブに電源が供給されているかどうかチェックしてください。
そのほかの考えられる問題は、ドライブがねじれの間違った側に取り付けられている場合です。電圧を逆にする「ねじれ」は、IDEケーブルの両端についているドライブコネクタの間にあります。BIOsでで有効にすることにより、フロッピーディスクドライブを交換できます。もっとも、もう片方のプラグにドライブを取り付ける方が、より簡単ですが。
Ive been very guilty of committing this mistake. It also doesnt help that I am a little bit of a neat freak (or is obsessive compulsive/anal retentive a better term?). I often make changes to my PC in attempt to organize files and programs. Now there are times that what Ive done actually cant be undone. This proves to be pretty frustrating at times.
The best way to prevent this problem is of course practicing caution. Record old settings and save old drives before changing settings and installing new drivers. If you have enough space, then do not delete old files if you plan to replace them. What I do is actually make an Archive Folder where I move my old files. I know a friend who simply modifies the names of old files to differentiate them from the replacements.
Of course, dont forget to back up everything, twice!
Your PC seemed okay at the start. It booted up fine. But after about an hour of using it, it hanged. What to do?
The first move you’d probably do is check if it is a memory related glitch. You may resort to using a PC Memory Diagnostic software to help you find out what’s wrong with the memory. If however the test results came out well, the next step would be to isolate and check other problem areas such as Motherboard, CPU or other hardware.
Take note too that failures in hardware are usually due to the age of the memory components. Sometimes the defective memory module socket, dirty contacts, cold solder joints and memory module can cause the problem.
If your PC gets caught in a flood, you might imagine it is impossible to retrieve the motherboard anymore. But luckily, once floods occur, an automatic power outage ensues, so there is hope you can still save your PC.
The immediate solution here, upon salvaging your desktop PC from the water, is to remove the CMOS battery immediately. Next, guided by the motherboard manual, open the apparatus and expose the inner part then with a clean dry rag, wipe off the water and dirt. Rinse the components using distilled water and dab them dry with soft cloth. Leave to dry for several hours or until you are sure everything is dry. You can then reassemble the device, install a new battery and proceed to test.
