A computer system also referred to as
a Central Processing Unit (CPU) is an electronic device that connects
with a monitor screen that allows an individual to access various
applications.
A computer can be used to access a wide array of
applications such as word processing, PowerPoint presentation or other
multimedia applications such as surfing the internet, playing music and
watching movies. Once you use a computer, especially on an everyday
basis, over time it is prone to give problems at some point in time.
If
your computer is giving you problems, then there are normally a series
of symptoms you can identify which can direct you to what the issue is
and also some of the
Simple Tips that can be implemented.
1.
The first step to fixing any computer is to diagnose exactly where the
problem is coming from. For example if a computer is not booting up it
can be attributed to a number of reasons or components; such as the
power supply, the motherboard, the memory of even the CPU.
2.
If you try to turn on your computer and the power comes on but the
computer doesn’t load up and you hear 2 beeps this means that there
could be a problem with the memory or one of the memory slots on the
motherboard. Shut down the computer and disconnect the power cable, then
use the screwdriver to pull off the side panel of the computer.
3.
Test the memory on either memory slot on the motherboard to see if the
computer works, if changing the memory in the memory slot doesn’t work
then this means that more likely the memory is the real issue, then
purchase a new memory stick and put it into the motherboard and the
computer should start.
4. If you try to turn on
your computer and you hear 3 beeps, the problem can be the memory, the
video card or motherboard. A series of 8 beeps can also indicate that
there is an issue with the video card. Run as a series of test for the
memory as instructed by step 3 and if this does not work then proceed to
test the video card. Get a external video card which can be used in
either the PCI or AVI slot then connect it to the motherboard and
connect the monitor to see if it works. If this does not work then more
likely the problem is the motherboard, if you wish the motherboard can
be sent to the manufacture to be fixed but in most cases it is better to
replace the motherboard that is compatible with the processor.
5.
If you try to turn on your computer and you hear 5 consecutive beeps
then the issue can be with the CPU or motherboard. Hearing 9 or ten
beeps is also an indication that there could be a motherboard problem.
Disconnect all the cables such as the IDE or SATA and power cable which
connects to the hard drive and disk drive. Then test the computer
without these components plugged in to see if the computer comes on. If
you have access to another processor which is compatible with the
motherboard you can insert it into the motherboard and if the computer
becomes functional then this would indicate that the processor is the
issue. Likewise the motherboard can be changed based on compatibility to
test if it is the issue. Whichever one of the components proves to be
dysfunctional then they should be replaced. If you turn on your computer
and you see “˜NTLDR’ as a pop up message, this is an indication that
the there is a problem with the hard drive. This could mean a number of
things, it could be that the hard drive needs to be properly connected
to the motherboard through power, IDE or SATA cable or that the hard
drive has become malfunctioned. Follow the instructions in step two to
pull the computer and reconnect all the cables that connect the hard
drive and test the computer again. If this does not work then there is a
good possibility that the hard drive needs to be replaced.
6.
A last alternative to test the hard drive is to remove it from your
computer system and insert it into another computer and see if it reads.
If the hard drive picks up then try to backup whatever data files you
need and format the drive. Then connect it back to your computer and
load over the Operating System and your computer should be running
optimally again. Tips & Warnings • Most computer parts cannot be
fixed; they simply have to be replaced. • A lot of times when a computer
is giving problems, it can be a number of problems all at the same
time. So once you experience one problem, take the time out to test all
of the computer components.