My computer dun blowed up!

[Whipper Snapper]

It's an old pc from 2001. I have a computer nerd roommate who looked at it and said it was dead for sure. Keeps rebooting at the boot up screen. I think the mobo is shot.

[Kreth]

Originally Posted by Tecnorobo

It's an old pc from 2001. I have a computer nerd roommate who looked at it and said it was dead for sure. Keeps rebooting at the boot up screen. I think the mobo is shot.

Sounds more like a HD issue. If the mb was shot, you'd more likely get some kind of POST beep code, and not see anything on the monitor.
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[Whipper Snapper]

Originally Posted by Kreth

Sounds more like a HD issue. If the mb was shot, you'd more likely get some kind of POST beep code, and not see anything on the monitor.
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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

Does it reboot after starting up the operating system...like when you get to the login? Does it POST (power on self test) correctly?

You're probably right.
The windows xp start up screen comes up and then it goes to the standard boot up screen where you access your bios settings and all those goodies.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Kreth

Sounds more like a HD issue. If the mb was shot, you'd more likely get some kind of POST beep code, and not see anything on the monitor.
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That is correct.

If you can boot another OS via Floppy or USB, that will rule out the motherboard and then you can determine if the HD is online and addressable.

It could as simple as a loose cable. Does the HD spin up or make noise?

[Mugen910]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

That is correct.

If you can boot another OS via Floppy or USB, that will rule out the motherboard and then you can determine if the HD is online and addressable.

It could as simple as a loose cable. Does the HD spin up or make noise?

what the heck is a floppy?

I'm sure you can find an E-machine for close to $200 assuming you just want to surf and email.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Mugen910

what the heck is a floppy?

I'm sure you can find an E-machine for close to $200 assuming you just want to surf and email.

In 2001 floppies were still around.

[AD720]

An email conversation from last week -


Co-worker:

"What do I need to get data off of a floppy drive?"

Me:

"A time machine."

[Razorhog]

Sometimes a simple disk check will fix the problem. Boot to a windows xp cd and choose the repair console. From the console type: chkdsk /f

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by Mugen910

what the heck is a floppy?

I'm sure you can find an E-machine for close to $200 assuming you just want to surf and email.

And assuming you want to be in this position again in a year's time

[Mugen910]

Originally Posted by JE3146

And assuming you want to be in this position again in a year's time

he said cheap...