Computer won’t start
Using Vista and after shutting down unable to turn computer on again using on/off switch on tower. Have to turn of at switch on wall and turn on again. Can anyone help?
The problem is with your hardware. It’s probably just the switch but it could be the power supply or motherboard. You’ll need to take it to a computer store for repairs.
Be prepared for a fairly large bill. A lot of these switches are built into the computer case so the entire case needs to be replaced. This involves dismantling the computer.
The power supply is the cheapest and easiest component to replace. If it is the power supply, ask for a good quality 400W supply as many systems come with underpowered and nasty cheap supplies.
If it is a motherboard then you may want to consider a new system given that you’ll probably end up paying for a CPU and memory as well.
Given it’s a Vista system it may well be still under warranty. This sort of problem is why we recommend a three year warranty for all new systems.
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May 17th, 2008 at 8:47 am
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