If your computer will not start, meaning it seems like it is dead or partially dead, then you probably have a bad power supply. There are, of course, other components that can cause a no power issue, but usually we need to start at the source and check the power supply first. The power supply [...]

If your CD or DVD drive no longer show up in My Computer, you could have either a hardware or a software problem. the hardware problem could be as simple as the the drive has died, become unplugged or has a crimped IDE cable. But if the drive is good and it still does not [...]

You may need to bypass case switch of your computer. While it’s unusual, every once in a while we’ll find that a case switch has gone bad. It’s unusual because there really aren’t many moving parts with an ATX case switch that can go bad. With that said, it does happen. This tutorial will explain [...]

A computer bench test is a necessary evil when building a computer. There’s nothing more frustrating than a freshly built PC that will not boot. Normally, you’re starting with all new components and you’re not sure if any of them work to begin with. This article deals with a few common techniques computer technicians use [...]

Hard drive troubleshooting can be difficult if your computer will not boot. The hard drive in your system may be an IDE or a SATA. IDE is the older variety, with the long, flat ribbon cable connector. SATA drives began appearing a couple of years ago. Gone is the flat ribbon cable. In its place is [...]

Power supply troubleshooting should be performed if your computer shows any sign of erratic behavior. The power supply is the component at the rear of the PC that the power cord plugs into. The inside consists on a numerous wires that plug into the motherboard and other devices, such as the hard disk drive, optical [...]

Computer problems are frustrating.  Becoming frustrated during the troubleshooting process will only lead to more problems.  So the important thing to do first is take a deep breath, think happy thoughts, and plan out your course of action.  Have tools ready, restore disks and drivers.  This will save you time and patience. Before you begin, [...]

“What’s wrong with my computer?” you ask. Computer troubleshooting is a process requiring both logic and knowledge of every component inside of a PC. Knowing the boot process and the way components interact with each other can save techs and PC users a lot of time when troubleshooting problems with a system. Types of Computer [...]