Computer experts?

[Dubious]

hmm, if the screen won't turn on its probably a bigger problem than the average person can handle but try and blow the dust out from the vents (use compressed air or a blower of some sort, do not vacuum)

as timetraveler asked, are there any beeps.. what is the sequence ? (4 quick beeps, 3 long beeps, 2 beeps and then a third long one) etc ?

laptops are a real bitch sometimes, desktops are so much easier to troubleshoot and fix yourself

but if your have thousands of $ worth of software in there (and I'm guessing that includes project files and work, and that you don't have backups for either the software or your work ?)

you'd best take it to a shop, worst case scenario you can just have them transfer the data from your HDD to another because this doesn't sound like a HDD issue, maybe a broken power supply or faulty ram or something.

good luck, hope you figure it out with not too much of a loss either way !

I have backup files...the prob is the registered software in there....i have about 3 of them and well....they worth alot and i need them between February and March ....I cant isntall it again as the CD are with my supervisor in country A....

EU my foot...they are from a united union on any issues

it doesnt beep its muted....i cant unmute it ....it had the caps light and the numlock light flashing 3 times than 2 times than 2 times I assume thats equal to a beep?

This is when I removed the RAM...gonna put it back on and see if it makes a difference though I doubt it!

Frankly I am not too sure. I cannot make it from the video, it is probably the wireless card, nothing that you should be really concerned about.
For cleaning I prefer brushing, If you are going to vacuum it try and stay away from the fan, vacuum cleaner can harm it.

o dear...I vacuumed the whole thing! didnt fix it though nor i think it got any worse (hopefully)

 

[Strigon]

@Akheilos

I am almost 100% sure its a graphics card problem. Similar thing happened to me once and I found out that my graphics card had died. Apparently the thin wires connecting at ends of processor broke which I repaired by heating the card in the oven for 10 mins, put it back and it worked....for a few months and the problem came back with repairs in similar way.

For clarification, when you say blank screen, does it mean no lighting/ screen doesnt even turn on?...or...It turns on but is black/ blank?

 

[Spy Master]

If hardware is running and Motherboard giving no BEEP...then i m sure it's LCD problem...without Video card Motherboard still shows company name in start!

 

[Dubious]

No speakers needed..Motherboard itself gives beep...If u can, check by plugging any external LCD or in ur uni Plug in Projector..if the projector gives u desktop then the problem is either with ur LCD or Video card...

I did that already...nothing on the LCD (the tv i have in this apartment is an LCD i got the wire to fix it in but no luck still black screen)

No speakers needed..Motherboard itself gives beep...If u can, check by plugging any external LCD or in ur uni Plug in Projector..if the projector gives u desktop then the problem is either with ur LCD or Video card...

ok motherboard is dead too..no beeps

@Akheilos

I am almost 100% sure its a graphics card problem. Similar thing happened to me once and I found out that my graphics card had died. Apparently the thin wires connecting at ends of processor broke which I repaired by heating the card in the oven for 10 mins, put it back and it worked....for a few months and the problem came back with repairs in similar way.

For clarification, when you say blank screen, does it mean no lighting/ screen doesnt even turn on?...or...It turns on but is black/ blank?

Well the laptop turns on coz I see the power light on there are lights on the keyboard but screen is black...nothing on it!

If only the data is important to you, then take hdd and make a back up or fix it any other working lappy or make it an external drive

Yea that is my final option right now I want the bloody softwares inside it...its worth more than the laptop

 

[Blue_Eyes]

whats a bootable CD?

a bootable CD is by which you can install a new OS or you can repair the OS.
But leave it, as you have mentioned your screen is black, then its of no use, and the best thing you can do is take it to a service center.there is a problem in lappy's LCD,or MOTHERBOARD(most probably), or RAM,or PROCESSOR.

 

[Dubious]

If hardware is running and Motherboard giving no BEEP...then i m sure it's LCD problem...without Video card Motherboard still shows company name in start!

okkk....But I checked the LCD with the tv it still showed nothing I can take it to work and check with the desktop i have....

ok geniuses I took the RAM out how do I push it back in without breaking it?

Ok got the RAM back in....the keyboard lights (capslock and numlock or whatever that is scorr) blinked 3 times then 3 times then 3 times then 3 times...4 times...i pressed F8 nothing happens

 

[Spy Master]

okkk....But I checked the LCD with the tv it still showed nothing I can take it to work and check with the desktop i have....

ok geniuses I took the RAM out how do I push it back in without breaking it?

Ok got the RAM back in....the keyboard lights (capslock and numlock or whatever that is scorr) blinked 3 times then 3 times then 3 times then 3 times...4 times...i pressed F8 nothing happens

are u sure its capslock n numlock key LED's?

 

[Imran Khan]

Uncle! Its institute property! Computer is worthless prob wont go for even 500 euros but my research in it plus thousand euro software might get me a law suit!

then buy personal one and return back the institute laptop simple

 

[Dubious]

ok is it possible i ran a 4GB RAM on a 1GB slot?

let me post pix of the slot and the thing that was in it!

are u sure its capslock n numlock key LED's?

g...Caps lock and this other button.....

then buy personal one and return back the institute laptop simple

Institute in different country....Return back kiyun? They gave me to work for them...but they forgot I travel and they should make contact with IT dept of places they send me!

 

[SarthakGanguly]

Hello,

I have 2 computer related stuff to ask but first let me say this straight:

NO TROLLS, you will be reported without warning
No born PhD mindsets (I dont need your rubbish insides from youtube to wikipedia aleady went through youtube videos)

ONLY REAL COMPUTER EXPERTS PLEASE respond!

I have a HP laptop from my institute A and currently I am in University B (both A and B are in different countries so its not just a matter of different institutes in the same country)

Anyway, for about 2 weeks now whenever I turn it on it has the blue light going...fan runs a but but it doesnt have anything on the screen...Blank

I have tried what youtube showed me :

- using a bright lamp on the screen to see if the screen light is gone or something
- attach it to an LCD screen

Nothing worked....

What other options do I have...I need the bloody software from Institute A in that laptop for my project in Uni B...

I cant go back just to get it looked at....I have a tight schedule here with this other project....and I havent reported it in coz it is tough to explain will email my supervisor from A about it...the bloody IT help at B arent helpful at all they refused to have a look at it coz it doesnt belong to Uni B...

So other options I have which I can do to check whats wrong with it?!



2nd thing I needed help with was I need to get an Ipad or something...a tablet ...Me being not in touch with gadgets am a bit mesmerized as to what to get...

Since my Chinese friend will be going to China in mid February she will take this laptop that I am currently using back to China (its her old laptop she lent me since she has a new one) so I need some alternative means and I dont wanna spend on a laptop as I still have a Sony laptop in institute A which is personal ...might be old but I dont wanna stock up on laptops...so I thought of getting a tablet...since I travel alot it would be lighter and easier to take around...

Suggestions and ideas please!

Thank you!

Tell me a couple of things -
i. Does it make any sound? Hold it near your ears and check while booting. Retry removing the HD, and the RAMs.
ii. Does the fan work as before or anything different there?

 

[Dubious]

Tell me a couple of things -
i. Does it make any sound? Hold it near your ears and check while booting. Retry removing the HD, and the RAMs.
ii. Does the fan work as before or anything different there?

no sound....when with HAD and RAM ....no sound with RAM removed

let me remove HD also..wait

 

[SarthakGanguly]

ok is it possible i ran a 4GB RAM on a 1GB slot?

let me post pix of the slot and the thing that was in it!

g...Caps lock and this other button.....


Institute in different country....Return back kiyun? They gave me to work for them...but they forgot I travel and they should make contact with IT dept of places they send me!

You are using one Hynix RAM. Try without it.

 

[Dubious]

ok i dont have screw driver to remove this bloody HD

 

[SarthakGanguly]

I suspect your motherboard may be kaput.

 

[Dubious]

You are using one Hynix RAM. Try without it.

I did...it is out of the slot

I suspect your motherboard may be kaput.

wow quick diagnosis?