Comp not posting

[Riggy]

Hey guys,

My parents computer is in a little bit of a pickle. They asked what was up when their computer hardly got up to windows log in screen before just completely shutting off.

I thought maybe the CPU was getting very hot and the CPU cooler needed reseating, didn't work.

After a while, it's now not even posting. The fans aren't even spinning up when turned on. Could anyone help me please?

Thanks
Rig

 

[ricky]

Spec of pc?

 

[RJC]

What's there full spec.

Is it possible to test any components in another pc like the memory and and swop the PSU over.

 

[Riggy]

My apologies, forgot about specs. Bad day


<<< System Summary >>>

> Manufacturer : eMachines

> Mainboard : Unspecified RC410-SB450

> Chipset : ATI RS400/RC400/RC410

> Processor : Intel Celeron D 347 @ 3066MHz

> Physical Memory : 512MB (1 x 512 DDR2-SDRAM )

> Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS

> Hard Disk : Seagate ST380011A (80GB)

> DVD-Rom Drive : LITE-ON DVDRW SHW-1635S

> Monitor Type : Hanns.G HW173 - 17 inches

> Network Card : Realtek Semiconductor RTL8139/810x Fast Ethernet Adapter

> Operating System : Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.01.2600 Service Pack 2 (32-bit)

> DirectX : Version 9.0c (May 2008)


Granted it's a very old, but I'd like know what is up. I did wonder about the PSU. Yeah I have access actually, I swap them around and see what is up.

I'd just like to know what the typical situation is when this kind of thing happens.

Thanks

 

[maforduk]

I would put it down to mobo.

 

[Monstermunch]

If it's getting any kind of power when you try and switch it on then I would say it's likely not to be the PSU. If it's not even posting then it's not the HDD.

I would say RAM is the most likely culprit, followed by Mobo. Unlikely to be the CPU or GFX card but you never know.