Archive for November, 2008

PC powers Problem

Thursday, November 6, 2008 18:17 No Comments

The PC freezes or reboots suddenly

1. This could indicate a failing PSU that is not supplying power correctly to the motherboard. You may be able to get the PSU serviced but in most cases you will be better off getting a new power supply.

2. This could be due to overheating of the PSU or CPU: [...]

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The power doesn’t turn on

Thursday, November 6, 2008 18:14 No Comments

1. No power from the wall socket: Use a live power outlet. In rare cases, the power cable may be defective and may require replacement.Check the power cable on another working PC. Plug in a lamp or any other electric device to see if you have a live outlet.

2. Incorrect voltage setting on the PSU: [...]

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Brief info on Power Supply Units

Thursday, November 6, 2008 18:00 No Comments

Among all the PC components, the power supply is the most dangerous.
It converts the 240V wall voltage into smaller 12V, 5V and 3.3V DC allocations required by the PC. Usually, the power supply comes with the cabinet and is backed
by a warranty so you shouldn’t have problems. However, it pays to be careful and take [...]

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Troubleshooting Techniques

Thursday, November 6, 2008 16:14 No Comments

The primary requirement for troubleshooting is to be methodical.Don’t panic, don’t rush. Being patient and methodical is betterthan being quick and sorry. Whatever the problem, the first step isto develop an understanding of what are the possible causes.Using a notepad and pencil (or pen) is helpful. First, note down thesymptom. The symptom is what you [...]

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The Basics

Thursday, November 6, 2008 15:53 No Comments

GETTING STARTED

When working with PCs day-in and day-out, a problem isbound to crop up. This site will give you an insight into many of the common problems users face, andprovide suggestions in solving the problem or at the very leastpoint you in the right direction.In this site we cover basic to intermediate-level hardware [...]

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