Need help regarding connection between computer and monitor?

Question

Hey, friends!
Few days ago, my computer shut off itself and I could not restart again. When I turn on only the fans work nothing else, not even monitor, floppy or any other device.
Please send any suggestion.
Thanks.
Dipen

Answer 1

It doesn't sound good. Sounds like something got fried. Possibly either the CPU or Memory.



If you don't see any lights on the motherboard, then it's possible the motherboard has fried.



If you hear beeping but no video, then that's probably the memory.



If you see lights on the motherboard but nothing else happens, then it's probably the CPU.



No matter what, it's not good. If you don't feel confident in swapping parts like the memory or cpu, then take it somewhere.

Answer 2

Depends on whether you are pushing the button on the front of the machine to turn it on (to get the fans spinning) or flipping ther rocker switch on the power supply. If you are pushing the button on the front, the above poster has got the likely suspects nailed. However if you are using the rocker switch, it is more likely the 5v voltage rail on the power supply.