Things You'll Need:
- Computer Tool Kits
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Step 1
Restart the computer. Many software problems will correct themselves when you do.
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Step 2
Check your cables. Keyboard not working? Make sure it's plugged in. Mouse not responding? Make sure it's plugged in.
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Step 3
Check the electric power. Plug a lamp into the same power outlet that's connected to your computer to make sure the outlet is working.
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Step 4
Make sure the computer and monitor are plugged in.
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Step 5
Disconnect peripheral devices (such as a printer or external Zip disk) and restart the computer.
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Step 6
Listen for unusual sounds. Is the cooling fan running? Is the hard drive making noises?
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Step 7
Look inside the computer for wires that aren't plugged in all the way or other faulty connections.
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Step 8
Start the computer from an external start-up disk, such as the system software CD that came with your computer.










Comments
weena001 said
on 10/12/2009 thanks for the tips... big help... really...:)
weena001 said
on 10/12/2009 Thanks for the post... big help... really...:)
salcha00 said
on 7/22/2009 Very nice tips. I found a tutorial about PC troubleshooting here http://www.hobbyistparadise.com
konakai said
on 5/31/2009 Thanks for the information on how to Troubleshoot a Computer. 5* and rec
deboah13679 said
on 5/31/2009 i have a laptop and i cant get on it cant remember the password will someone please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!