The Basics in Desktop Computer Troubleshooting Part 7
Mood:  crushed out
Topic: Computer Troubleshooting

1. CPU turns on (all led lights, no beeping sound) and Blackout monitor

a.       Monitor led does not light (the led is beside the switch). There is no power entering into your monitor. Check the power cables.

b.      Monitor light is steady green or orange but blackout. Your monitor might be busted.

c.       If Monitor light is orange or blinking (the light is beside the switch). The monitor might not be connected to the CPU. Check for the monitor‘s cable going to the video card.

d.      The monitor is defective. Repair or replace monitor.

 

1. Computer is running slower than before

a.       There are too many files in your Hard disk. Try optimizing your system by removing unnecessary files. If you are using windows, use disk cleanup or defrag.

b.      Too many processes are running. Uninstall programs which you no longer need or add physical memory.

c.       Computer is infected with a virus. Have your computer diagnosed and cleaned with the AV of your choice.

d.      Format your HDD and reinstall everything. Back-up your important files (extra precaution during backing-up of programs or executables, you might be including virus files)