Troubleshooting
No Video On Monitor
No video on monitor problems can be caused by several issues. While this is often a hardware problem with a video card, motherboard or even the cabling, there could be an issue with the configuration of Windows that is causing no video to be displayed. This can happen with a new install, an upgrade or […]
Computer Continuously Reboots Troubleshooting Steps
If your computer continuously reboots while running, or if you see the flash of a blue screen before it reboot, then Windows is in a state where the only way it can attempt to fix itself is through rebooting. While this will work with the occasional system crash, it will not fix the issue if […]
Tips For Troubleshooting Hard Drive
Your hard drive contains all of your important data, like the Windows Operating System, pictures, music, and other data you do not want to lose. Keeping track of the health of your hdd is a dubious chore. Unfortunately, most people do not realize there is a problem before it’s too late and they lose all […]
Computer Will Not Boot Troubleshooting Suggestions
There are countless reasons why a computer will not boot. Typical symptoms for a computer that will not start are a blank screen, a blue screen, a never ending loop of restarting or a PC that is completely dead. Now there are also several reasons for each of those symptoms. Troubleshooting a computer that will […]
How To Test A Power Supply
Your computer’s power supply is the single most important component in the case. But it’s also the most boring, so when it comes time to skimp on costs, the power supply is often a generic or budget brand. Sometimes this is okay. But often the power supply acts erratic, causes restarts and errors because other components […]
Troubleshoot A Motherboard And Components
Troubleshoot a motherboard by eliminating other devices. The motherboard is the one component that connects to every other component on the motherboard. For that reason, it is also one of the hardest to troubleshoot in the PC. As with most troubleshooting techniques, you must approach this process logically and rule out any devices you can […]
Things To Try When Your Computer Will Not Start
There are several reasons why a computer will not start. It will be either a hardware or software issue. Software problems can generally be fixed by removing malware, reinstalling system drivers or by fixing Windows errors. Hardware problems, on the other hand, are much more clear cut and easier to diagnose. Computer Has No Power […]
CD Drive Doesn’t Show Up In My Computer
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 […]
How To ByPass Case Switch
You may need to bypass the 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 […]
Computer Bench Test
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 […]
