AdamC Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I just re-connected the GF's desktop computer. Its a Compaq Presario Celeron 2.6GHZ When I turn it on , the stand-by light near the power button flashes quickly , and also theres another led on the power supply that flashes as well. Nothing else happens. Its been a while since we used it .. i think it mightve been fried in a storm , as we leave the comps on all the time. Could it be just a stuffed power supply ? or something more ? P.S. - i DO have power filters on my comps now .. dunno why i didnt have it hooked up when we had the comps in the other room. :unsure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelicious Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 On the IBM power supplies I deal with, if they flash it means a crook PSU. You could try slotting your PSU into her machine to see if it helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lien_Zed Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 could be a power supply.... my psu for one of my p4 machines dies the other week... the hdd lights would come on... and that was it.. no beeps nada... i thought the worst, lucky for me. also check the mobo and look at the tops of the caps and see if any are leaking http://www.asti-usa.com/support/appnotes/65/2.jpg here is a photo of leaking capicators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamC Posted May 8, 2008 Author Share Posted May 8, 2008 ok , just checked the capacitors - no leaks. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelicious Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 There has been ALOT of capacitor issues going round lately :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pinny Parlour Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 There has been ALOT of capacitor issues going round lately :x lately? been going on a lot longer than lately. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Dan_ Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 You may find that the flashes are giving you a error code. eg. two long flashes followed by four quick flashes = error code 24 etc.. If this is the case it will tell you whats wrong straight away (you just have to find out what the error code means :P ) Personally I would remove all but the essential components (mobo, cpu, hard drive, ram, video card) re-seat the ram and video, try a different power supply. and see how that goes :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelicious Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 lately? been going on a lot longer than lately. :) For sure ; I was more referring to me in my day to day job but thats another matter entirely ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lien_Zed Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 ok , just checked the capacitors - no leaks. :) check the ones in the power supply as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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