[iceangel89]

hi,

how do u guys troubleshoot spoilt PCs - esp when OS can't load/BIOS dont show at all? like the steps? my comp is spoilt the LCD says "no video input", but inside the case, the comp is "on" the HSF are running. i tried removing everything, like what Gigabyte support asked me to but failed still... yes, some of u may know i suspect is a BIOS contact problem but i cant confirm that can i? i need to know whats spoilt so i can get a replacement.

and a new full comp costs $$. anyway, so i can't go get 1 full rig, even if i built 1 myself, i need to know troubleshooting 1st. i know roughly how to fix comps, but if the BIOS dont show at all that no choice le ...

[puntoMX]

Still warrantee on it? Take it back.
No warrantee? Buy a new one and we can help you to pick one if you like.

Model name would be welcome …

[DigeratiPrime]

So it powers on but you dont see anything... Have you checked the video card and cables, tried reseting the bios cmos, do the hard drives spin up, can you tell if the os is loading (startup sound), etc?

[iceangel89]

puntoMX, on Aug 28 2007, 11:22 AM, said:

Still warrantee on it? Take it back.
No warrantee? Buy a new one and we can help you to pick one if you like.

No warrantee, its more than 3 yrs... Buy? it is a bit of a waste is it? unless of course i have unlimited $$

DigeratiPrime, on Aug 28 2007, 11:51 AM, said:

So it powers on but you dont see anything... Have you checked the video card and cables, tried reseting the bios cmos, do the hard drives spin up, can you tell if the os is loading (startup sound), etc?

yes, powers on but nothing on screen, no BIOS sounds either. HSF & LEDs blinking HDD feels like vibrating when i touch, so its running. OS is supposed to be XP. but i removed the HDD for now, i shld at least see the BIOS right? i using the HDD for some backup temporary. oh and sound? like nope when the HDD is still in. just spinning ...

[DigeratiPrime]

you are not going to see anything if the monitor is unplugged or your video card is dead, can you try replacing the video card and cable? also if the bios is working you should see the lights flash on your keyboard. another possibility is the processor is bad, then the system wont post at all.