HELP - PC won't start up

[godspeedx]

Ok I'm at church right now and the projection computer in the back of the sanctuary won't start up. I press the power button and nothing happens. I've checked the power cable and the socket it's in (in a surge protector). I opened up the case and the MoBo light is flashing yellow. It's a DELL.

I need to get this working soon, does anyone know what could be wrong?

I posted this in here because there are a lot more people in OT and I need a solution quickly.
Thanks!

 

[Monel Funkawitz]

My guess is the electrons are in confession.

 

[GtPrOjEcTX]

make sure the switch on the power supply is turned to I (not O).

make sure there is power coming to the outlet its plugged into.

 

[godspeedx]

Originally posted by: Monel Funkawitz
My guess is the electrons are in confession.

 

[godspeedx]

Originally posted by: GtPrOjEcTX
make sure the switch on the power supply is turned to I (not O).

make sure there is power coming to the outlet its plugged into.

There's no switch on the PS.

Power is getting to the computer - the mobo light is flashing yellow.

 

[SyahM]

No sound from the HD? It could be the memory but have you checked the video cable?

 

[godspeedx]

Originally posted by: SyahM
No sound from the HD? It could be the memory but have you checked the video cable?

No, the computer doesn't even start up. When I press the power button NOTHING happens.

 

[crisp82]

Make sure that all cards are seated correctly, all cables plugged in properly, and that you never buy a Dell again

 

[GtPrOjEcTX]

someone switch the clear CMOS jumper on ya?

 

[godspeedx]

haha

 

[crisp82]

I had this once.... unplug the power cable from the mobo and check the rest. plug it back on an try again

 

[GtPrOjEcTX]

Originally posted by: godspeedx
haha

seriously. unless you're the only one with access to the computer I'd check it.

 

[godspeedx]

OK, I will tell my brother to try that... I am just here to see if anyone replies and tell him what they said to do...

 

[GtPrOjEcTX]

gotcha. so your brother is computer knowledgable enough to follow the instructions but not enough to diagnose the problem himself.

 

[godspeedx]

Hey, I am not smart enough to know what you just said.
He has to play an instrument in the band and he told me to check the forums and refresh every few minutes...
I tell him what to do then he tells the guy(s) who are working on it.

 

[godspeedx]

He has to play the bass or everyone else is wrong!

 

[cavemanmoron]

unplug the power cord from the wall/that goes to the power supply
count to 15,plug back in,and hit On/start button.

 

[crisp82]

Tell him to....

1) Clear the CMOS

2) Unplug all cables and cards from the mobo, then put them back in and check that they are all seated correctly.

3) Check the mobo for any burnt out BIOS chips. It will be obvious if they are.

 

[Peter D]

Is the cable/jumper from the power button seated properly on the correct pins?

 

[godspeedx]

I told him that already.

 

[GtPrOjEcTX]

and if still nothing, after pushing the power button, smell the power supply. if it smells like somethings burning...there ya go.

 

[godspeedx]

...Well they would most likely be able to smell it either way... I think they will get it after another hour or so.

 

[SyahM]

Have you checked the memory module(s)? maybe someone upgrade the system in a hurry and failed to seat the module(s) correctly? And yeah, clear the CMOS and reseat the video card too.

BTW, what kind of dell is this? You can try http://forums.us.dell.com for more specific helps.

 

[godspeedx]

Alright, I, the knowledgable brother who plays the bass, is back. Thanks for the replies. I'll try all of em.