I have three possible problems with my computer. It's either the HDD, the GPU, or the Motherboard; however, I think it's either the GPU or the motherboard, but I think it's more the GPU.
Reason?: When I turn on my computer and monitor, my monitor says "no signal" Not only that, but the GPU gets super hot when i turn on the computer; I think the GPU overheated and that's why doesn't display anything on the monitor.
Hard drives would not cause display issues.
You still haven't replied to or tried BC_Programming's suggestions from two threads ago. If you're going to make a new thread, try what people suggested on the old thread first.
You said that your GPU worked in your friend's computer. Either you lied to us for unknown reasons or it's not your GPU.
An overheating GPU wouldn't cause your system to not produce the POST beep.
Do some of the many troubleshooting suggestions we posted before. We can't just guess at what's wrong with your computer.
Hard drives would not cause display issues.
You still haven't replied to or tried BC_Programming's suggestions from two threads ago. If you're going to make a new thread, try what people suggested on the old thread first.
You said that your GPU worked in your friend's computer. Either you lied to us for unknown reasons or it's not your GPU.
An overheating GPU wouldn't cause your system to not produce the POST beep.
Do some of the many troubleshooting suggestions we posted before. We can't just guess at what's wrong with your computer.
I've tried all that I could; the rest of them involve me having spare parts and extra monitors and such, which I don't happen to have. Otherwise, I've tried everything I could think of.
Besides, I can't think of any other part it could be that would be causing "no signal" other than the gpu.
I've tried all that I could; the rest of them involve me having spare parts and extra monitors and such, which I don't happen to have. Otherwise, I've tried everything I could think of.
And you gave us zero results, making the testing useless.
Besides, I can't think of any other part it could be that would be causing "no signal" other than the gpu.
Broken power supply, shorted out PCI-E slots (caused by an accidental extra standoff possibly?), broken PCI-E slots, some sort of power delivery issues with the motherboard, etc.
And you gave us zero results, making the testing useless.
Broken power supply, shorted out PCI-E slots (caused by an accidental extra standoff possibly?), broken PCI-E slots, some sort of power delivery issues with the motherboard, etc.
The results were nothing. Nothing changed. Ivery soltion I could, but it didn't change anything. No extra beeps, I still got "no signal"
As for the broken PCI-E slots, I've tried the GPU in both of of them and still nothing happened.
But something did happen, not sure if it messed with it though. So basically, after my computer broke, my mom told me a power line went down. This happened the same time my pc was plugged into the outlet and turned on.
I'm not sure if that would effect the PSU at all, but I still think it's the GPU. The GPU has always had issues. When I first got it and turned my pc on, the fan was rubbing up against the casing around the GPU; so I stuck a folded up piece of electrical tape there to widen the space so it wasn't making an annoying clicking sound.
If your graphics card worked in your friends computer, then you have eliminated that as the issue. Therefore, I would guess it's most likely a problem with the motherboard or possibly an issue with the power supply.
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i don't understand why you don't just take your computer over to your friends out and switch out some parts to see if they still work in his machine.
if anything ever breaks in my computer, i always just test the parts in my brothers computer until i eliminate the problem.
i definitely think it's a motherboard problem. if you've tested the ram and gpu, the motherboard is really the only other option. i'm pretty certain it's not your psu.
also, u said in your other thread that your parents wouldn't buy you a new motherboard, why?
cuz their iq's are like -2.
The think that spending $700 on a laptop is better than getting something fixed for free.
uhhh, i don't really understand. how could someone not understand free from $700. even if you have to buy another motherboard. $100 compared to $700, i just don't understand.
do they doubt you can replace it or have you build a computer before? that's the only reason i could think of as to why your parents wouldn't just replace the motherboard.
I built this computer; but this is what they said, and I quote,
"Why would I pay to get it fixed so 'you' can break it again?"
That's what sge said after I told her it was free.
OP, since your friend is unwilling to bring his PSU to your house, why can't you bring yours to his? (and re-install his for him after, because you said he doesn't want to do that also).
The results were nothing. Nothing changed. Ivery soltion I could, but it didn't change anything. No extra beeps, I still got "no signal"
OK. now enumerate/list those things you tried. At least one part of the troubleshooting steps I listed is supposed to result in "no signal" on the monitor. What is on the monitor doesn't matter, what we are trying to do is get a POST beep. the Post beep will indicate other issues.
Does your motherboard have a hexadecimal display? These are on some newer motherboards and indicate the current phase of the boot process the system is in by way of changing hexadecimal numbers. Quite a useful diagnostic tool since you can determine where in the boot process the system is having issues even if you get no POST beep.
Another thing to ensure is that the CPU Power connector is connected, as well as of course any power connector for the graphics adapter.
Basically to repeat my previous suggestion, you need to try a bare minimum system. CPU, Motherboard, Power Supply, and one RAM Stick. (Though no RAM Should give a beep code which you could use as a launching off point). You can cycle through your memory and put it in bank one to see if some of the memory is causing the problem. Ideally you would report back on what happens rather than basically condense it to "Nope nothing" a few threads later.
I've tried switching the ram around and taking it out all together
I've tried resetting my motherboard
I've tried changing the PCI-E slot my GPU was in
I've tried using a different monitor
I've tried unplugging and plugging in the 20 pin connector to make sure it was all of the way in
I've tried switching my power supply off for a few ours than turning it back on
OP, since your friend is unwilling to bring his PSU to your house, why can't you bring yours to his? (and re-install his for him after, because you said he doesn't want to do that also).
Like I said, he doesn't want to risk his computer being broken like mine; the only reason he let me do the gpu is because it was only two connectors.
I've tried switching the ram around and taking it out all together
I've tried resetting my motherboard
I've tried changing the PCI-E slot my GPU was in
I've tried using a different monitor
I've tried unplugging and plugging in the 20 pin connector to make sure it was all of the way in
I've tried switching my power supply off for a few ours than turning it back on
Either this is a troll post or you should learn to read.
Most of the things we're suggesting are to troubleshoot. What happened when you took the RAM out? Removing RAM wouldn't fix a "no signal" error.
Maybe this will be clearer: WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS.
Either this is a troll post or you should learn to read.
Most of the things we're suggesting are to troubleshoot. What happened when you took the RAM out? Removing RAM wouldn't fix a "no signal" error.
Maybe this will be clearer: WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS.
And a power supply is only 5 or so connectors. Not a big deal.
I already told you; nothing more happened. No more beeps, no flickering lights, not extra noise, nothing. All I got was no signal, nothing worked.
No you didn't, all you said was "Nothing works, I still get no signal.".
Since you can't do any of the troubleshooting that we suggest then we can't help you.
I just tried that thing with the paper clip. When I turned on the psu, it turned on no problem.
Anything else?
So that means it's probably not your PSU (although it doesn't mean it's definitely not).
Trying a different PSU is really all I can think of now. It's not your graphics card, that worked in your friend's computer. If trying a different PSU still doesn't work, then it's probably your motherboard.
Should I wire everything back up again or should I just leave the PSU out for now?
Leave it out, take it to your friend's house, switch his PSU, try it. If it works, it's not your PSU. I don't get why he won't let you put his PSU back in.
Leave it out, take it to your friend's house, switch his PSU, try it. If it works, it's not your PSU. I don't get why he won't let you put his PSU back in.
I'm sorry if I mis-wrote something, but he's not letting me test his psu because he doesn't want to risk his computer breaking like mine. The psu I just tested was mine.
I'm sorry if I mis-wrote something, but he's not letting me test his psu because he doesn't want to risk his computer breaking like mine. The psu I just tested was mine.
I'm telling you to try your PSU in his computer.
If you can't swap hardware then you can't fix your computer.
You're basically asking us to guess at what's wrong with your computer.
Reason?: When I turn on my computer and monitor, my monitor says "no signal" Not only that, but the GPU gets super hot when i turn on the computer; I think the GPU overheated and that's why doesn't display anything on the monitor.
right or wrong?
My YouTube Channel --->https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM70mQPHXT9RC8skS5pK6Vg
You still haven't replied to or tried BC_Programming's suggestions from two threads ago. If you're going to make a new thread, try what people suggested on the old thread first.
You said that your GPU worked in your friend's computer. Either you lied to us for unknown reasons or it's not your GPU.
An overheating GPU wouldn't cause your system to not produce the POST beep.
Do some of the many troubleshooting suggestions we posted before. We can't just guess at what's wrong with your computer.
I've tried all that I could; the rest of them involve me having spare parts and extra monitors and such, which I don't happen to have. Otherwise, I've tried everything I could think of.
Besides, I can't think of any other part it could be that would be causing "no signal" other than the gpu.
My YouTube Channel --->https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM70mQPHXT9RC8skS5pK6Vg
And you gave us zero results, making the testing useless.
Broken power supply, shorted out PCI-E slots (caused by an accidental extra standoff possibly?), broken PCI-E slots, some sort of power delivery issues with the motherboard, etc.
The results were nothing. Nothing changed. Ivery soltion I could, but it didn't change anything. No extra beeps, I still got "no signal"
As for the broken PCI-E slots, I've tried the GPU in both of of them and still nothing happened.
But something did happen, not sure if it messed with it though. So basically, after my computer broke, my mom told me a power line went down. This happened the same time my pc was plugged into the outlet and turned on.
I'm not sure if that would effect the PSU at all, but I still think it's the GPU. The GPU has always had issues. When I first got it and turned my pc on, the fan was rubbing up against the casing around the GPU; so I stuck a folded up piece of electrical tape there to widen the space so it wasn't making an annoying clicking sound.
My YouTube Channel --->https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM70mQPHXT9RC8skS5pK6Vg
cuz their iq's are like -2.
The think that spending $700 on a laptop is better than getting something fixed for free.
My YouTube Channel --->https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM70mQPHXT9RC8skS5pK6Vg
I built this computer; but this is what they said, and I quote,
"Why would I pay to get it fixed so 'you' can break it again?"
That's what sge said after I told her it was free.
My YouTube Channel --->https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM70mQPHXT9RC8skS5pK6Vg
OK. now enumerate/list those things you tried. At least one part of the troubleshooting steps I listed is supposed to result in "no signal" on the monitor. What is on the monitor doesn't matter, what we are trying to do is get a POST beep. the Post beep will indicate other issues.
Does your motherboard have a hexadecimal display? These are on some newer motherboards and indicate the current phase of the boot process the system is in by way of changing hexadecimal numbers. Quite a useful diagnostic tool since you can determine where in the boot process the system is having issues even if you get no POST beep.
Another thing to ensure is that the CPU Power connector is connected, as well as of course any power connector for the graphics adapter.
Basically to repeat my previous suggestion, you need to try a bare minimum system. CPU, Motherboard, Power Supply, and one RAM Stick. (Though no RAM Should give a beep code which you could use as a launching off point). You can cycle through your memory and put it in bank one to see if some of the memory is causing the problem. Ideally you would report back on what happens rather than basically condense it to "Nope nothing" a few threads later.
I've tried resetting my motherboard
I've tried changing the PCI-E slot my GPU was in
I've tried using a different monitor
I've tried unplugging and plugging in the 20 pin connector to make sure it was all of the way in
I've tried switching my power supply off for a few ours than turning it back on
Nothing works, I still get no signal.
Like I said, he doesn't want to risk his computer being broken like mine; the only reason he let me do the gpu is because it was only two connectors.
My YouTube Channel --->https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM70mQPHXT9RC8skS5pK6Vg
Either this is a troll post or you should learn to read.
Most of the things we're suggesting are to troubleshoot. What happened when you took the RAM out? Removing RAM wouldn't fix a "no signal" error.
Maybe this will be clearer: WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS.
And a power supply is only 5 or so connectors. Not a big deal.
I already told you; nothing more happened. No more beeps, no flickering lights, not extra noise, nothing. All I got was no signal, nothing worked.
My YouTube Channel --->https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM70mQPHXT9RC8skS5pK6Vg
No you didn't, all you said was "Nothing works, I still get no signal.".
Since you can't do any of the troubleshooting that we suggest then we can't help you.
Anything else?
My YouTube Channel --->https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM70mQPHXT9RC8skS5pK6Vg
So that means it's probably not your PSU (although it doesn't mean it's definitely not).
Trying a different PSU is really all I can think of now. It's not your graphics card, that worked in your friend's computer. If trying a different PSU still doesn't work, then it's probably your motherboard.
Should I wire everything back up again or should I just leave the PSU out for now?
My YouTube Channel --->https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM70mQPHXT9RC8skS5pK6Vg
Leave it out, take it to your friend's house, switch his PSU, try it. If it works, it's not your PSU. I don't get why he won't let you put his PSU back in.
I'm sorry if I mis-wrote something, but he's not letting me test his psu because he doesn't want to risk his computer breaking like mine. The psu I just tested was mine.
My YouTube Channel --->https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM70mQPHXT9RC8skS5pK6Vg
I'm telling you to try your PSU in his computer.
If you can't swap hardware then you can't fix your computer.
You're basically asking us to guess at what's wrong with your computer.