Computer Problems... Help!

[drlove]

Last evening, I was having some serious trouble with my HP computer.... I went to turn it on as usual, but for some reason, the screen would not turn on. I know there was power since the pilot light turned green for five seconds before switching to amber. That was it. As a result, I couldn't do anything.

I called around to a few computer repair places, and was told that either my monitor was shot, or I needed a new video card. The thing is, when I tried turning it on this morning just for the hell of it, everything worked perfectly!

I'm confused. Any ideas on what may be going on here?? Thanks!

 

[Goober Mcfly]

The problem is...

You bought an HP.

 

[drlove]

Re: The problem is...

You bought an HP.

I know... we all make mistakes! LOL...

Seriously, though... any ideas?? the only other thing I could come up with is that maybe there is a loose connection somewhere. After all, why is the computer working fine now as if nothing had ever gone wrong with it?? I don't get it. Either something's wrong or it's not.

 

[Goober Mcfly]

Re: Re: The problem is...

Either something's wrong or it's not.

This does not apply to computers.

Did your computer actually boot up properly? If it did, then it's probably a monitor or video card problem. Or the plug is loose on the back of the CPU.

If it didn't, the problem may be more serious, from simple software to power supply/motherboard.

I'd say sit tight. If it happens again, make sure your cat wasn't around it.

 

[drlove]

video card???

Last evening when the monitor wouldn't turn on, I noticed that my computer did not make the same "boot up" sound that it usually does. In fact, after a few seconds, it became rather quiet.

If it is the video card, I'm wondering if it's a big deal to get it replaced, as the computer I own has shared memory architecture, where the video card is actually a chip integrated into the mother board.

 

[Goober Mcfly]

You can buy a decent video card for ~$100 and if you have an available AGP slot (which you should...) the video card should override the on-board integrated video thingee.

However, if your computer didn't boot up properly, I doubt it would be the video card.

*yelling* SASHA! HELP!

 

[zoickss]

Sometimes when installing a separate video card as mentioned above it is necessary to disable the on board video in the bios. Had this happen once - can't remember which brand.

 

[drlove]

The other thing I forgot to mention was that during the summer, I moved to a new location and did not have my computer hooked up for about a month. When I started using it again, I noticed that the screen "shook". I tried using the degaussing function which helped a bit, but not much.

Owing to this, I naturally assumed at first that the monitor was the problem. The strange thing is, after last night's episode, the problem of the screen shaking seems to have corrected itself. (finally!) Go figure.

 

[Goober Mcfly]

The other thing I forgot to mention was that during the summer, I moved to a new location and did not have my computer hooked up for about a month. When I started using it again, I noticed that the screen "shook". I tried using the degaussing function which helped a bit, but not much.

Owing to this, I naturally assumed at first that the monitor was the problem. The strange thing is, after last night's episode, the problem of the screen shaking seems to have corrected itself. (finally!) Go figure.

Congratulations!! You're finally sober!

 

[drlove]

Congratulations!! You're finally sober!

Whoo-hoo!