Build of my computer

Flasch186 · 06-02-2005, 09:28 AM

So everything seemed to be fine, but when I decided to plug some old computer speakers in it went kaplooey. Wont boot up at all. Power to it but no boot up. BUTTTTT At the time I didnt know what had caused it, so when I hooked up the old computer and plugged in everything (including the speakers) it too now wont boot up. Any ideas? Im sure a power surge of some sort but what to do now? My friend is taking it to some mom and pop to see what all damage the power surge might've caused. Luckily in the time frame we are in, I can still return the goods for replacements....but any knowledge you'd like to impart? Where the surge most likely is to go? What is the cause? What to avoid? How to know earlier? etc.

Thanks in advance.

Passacaglia · 06-02-2005, 10:11 AM

I have no idea, but why did you title this thread 'build of my computer'?

Flasch186 · 06-02-2005, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I have no idea, but why did you title this thread 'build of my computer'?

i dunno

Passacaglia · 06-02-2005, 10:27 AM

So is this the computer that your friend built for you?

Flasch186 · 06-02-2005, 10:51 AM

well its both, Im hitting them with power surges. the old one AND the new one

update: I went home and plugged the old one directly into the wall as opposed to the surge protector and it booted up. So what does that mean? Into surge protector = no boot. Directly into wall = boot. AND back into surge protector after the direct to wall and it boots too.

This is all the old computer NOT the new one we just uilt although its being effected by the same power type issues as addressed in the first post.

Joe · 06-02-2005, 10:53 AM

get a refund

MacroGuru · 06-02-2005, 12:33 PM

Sounds like you tripped the surge protector.....

Suicane75 · 06-02-2005, 12:34 PM

Whats its name?

flere-imsaho · 06-02-2005, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by indoorsoccersim

Sounds like you tripped the surge protector.....

Yep.

Flasch186 · 06-02-2005, 12:51 PM

the old Computer is Medusa, the new computer is Cruella, and the laptop is Eva.

Flasch186 · 06-02-2005, 04:54 PM

turns out it was the power to that wall of the house. I went and flipped the circuit breaker in the garage and walah!! but how does that effect computers, for Cruella's sake. would it surge the Power supply, fry the mother board? any ideas?

Draft Dodger · 06-02-2005, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Flasch186

any ideas?

yes.
next time get a Dell.

Raiders Army · 06-02-2005, 05:58 PM

Get an extension cord and plug your computer into it along with a lot of Christmas tree lights. At least it'll look pretty.

06-02-2005, 10:51 AM	#5
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	well its both, Im hitting them with power surges. the old one AND the new one update: I went home and plugged the old one directly into the wall as opposed to the surge protector and it booted up. So what does that mean? Into surge protector = no boot. Directly into wall = boot. AND back into surge protector after the direct to wall and it boots too. This is all the old computer NOT the new one we just uilt although its being effected by the same power type issues as addressed in the first post. __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

06-02-2005, 12:33 PM	#7
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Sounds like you tripped the surge protector..... __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

06-02-2005, 12:51 PM	#10
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	the old Computer is Medusa, the new computer is Cruella, and the laptop is Eva. __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

06-02-2005, 04:54 PM	#11
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	turns out it was the power to that wall of the house. I went and flipped the circuit breaker in the garage and walah!! but how does that effect computers, for Cruella's sake. would it surge the Power supply, fry the mother board? any ideas? __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

06-02-2005, 10:11 AM	#2
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	I have no idea, but why did you title this thread 'build of my computer'?

06-02-2005, 10:27 AM	#4
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	So is this the computer that your friend built for you?

06-02-2005, 10:53 AM	#6
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	get a refund

06-02-2005, 12:34 PM	#8
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Whats its name?

06-02-2005, 05:58 PM	#13
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Get an extension cord and plug your computer into it along with a lot of Christmas tree lights. At least it'll look pretty.

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