Computers has had problems in every aspect since their origin.

Effective mainten ance of a computer would make its life up to several years. Here is most common problems that would be possible to attack a PC and remedies for each. Problem 1 No power to system. Power lights does not illuminate and no fan inside the power supply is working, keyboard indicators doesn't turn on. Cause : Power cable is unplugged Remedy : Make sure the power cable is plugged in securely Cause : Power Cable fault Remedy : Replace the power cable with a good one Cause : Power supply failure Remedy : Check the mains supply outlet with a tester or multimeter. If It is ok and the pc is still not working, contact technical support. Problem 2 Keyboard lights are on, power light is on, hard drive indicator is blinking and hard drive is spinning but the system is inoperative. Cause : Your Computer's memory DIMM (RAM) is partially dislodged from the memory slot. Remedy : Reinsert the RAM - Turn off computer and take cover off the system uni t by removing the screws. Using even pressure on both ends of the memory module and press down firmly to snap the modules into place. Cause : The memory modules are covered of dust. This causes to produce static el ectricity in the modules. Remedy : Take it out and wipe with a soift cloth and reinsert to exact place. Problem 3 The computer does not boot from hard disk. But can be booted from extenal device s like CD rom. Cause : Hard drive (HDD) connector to system board is unplugged. Remedy : If the system shows a message like "INVALID DRIVE SPECIFICATION" when a ttempting FDISK utility, then check the HDD cable and reconnect it to make sure that both ends are securely plugged in. Cause : Damaged Hard disk drive or HDD controller. Remedy : Format the hard dik, if unable to format replace the hard disk Cause : Hard disk directory or FAT system is defective. Remedy : Run FDISK program, format the hard disk (back up data before formating to another hard drive) Problem 4 The hard disk is working properly, read and write operations can be done but sys tem doesn't boot from hard disk. CD ROM booting is also possible Cause: Hard disk drive boot program may be destroyed due to virus or any other r easons. Remedy : Reformat the hard disk and re install the applications. (back up data b efore perform fomat)

Problem 5 Error message "SECTOR NOT FOUND" while trying to retrieve certain data Causes : Usually there are a number of problems behind this. it may due to HDD e rror, bad sector in HDD or due to virus infections. Remedy : Back up data the perform a low level format and partiotion the space th en perform a high level format. Restore all data using back up. Problem 6 System show a message says "CMOS Failure" or "Invalid configuration" Cause : In correct Setup configuration Remedy : Check the configuration proram to replace anny incorrect information. Problem 7 Screen is blank, but CPU is still works Cause : Power supply to monitor is failed Remedy : Check the monitor power cable and make sure that the plug is securely c onnected to mains socket. Cause : Monitor data cable is not connected to CPU Remedy : Check the monitor data connector cable and make sure it is well fixed o n the socket and tightened the screws Problem 8 No screen, CPU and monitor are working Cause : Computer virus Remedy : Try to log on using safe mode. then install a good updated antivirus so ftware to remove the threats from your computer. If nothing works, format your h ard disk. Problem 9 Keyboard is inoperative, no indiacator lights are illuminating Cause : Keyboard is disconnected from CPU Remedy : Reconnect the keyboard cable to correct socket and check the keys, res tart windows Problem 10 No color on screen Cause : Faulty monitor Remedy : Replace the monitor if it does not work on other computers. Cause : Error in CMOS set up Remedy : Enter CMOS set up and correct if you are not femilier with such things call technical support.

Problem 11 The computer does not boot Cause : The operating system will not load Remedy : Check for virus, re install the operating system cause : Error in CMOS sequence Remedy : Check the stsrtup sequence in CMOS set up Problem 12 The mouse is not working, the computer doesnot respond to it Cause : Mouse is not connected to the system or it's not operative Remedy : connect the mouse cable to computer or replace the mouse if required Problem 13 Certain keys in the keyboard do not function. Cause : Key jammed or the keyboard is faulty Remedy : Deattatch the keys from the keyboard, clean the dust and re insert it. Replace the keyboard if required Problem 14 C: drive failure Cause : Hard disk drive is not connected properly to mother board Remedy : check and reconnect HDD cable Problem 15 Error message says "NTLDR Is Missing" Cause : A number of cuases could be behind this 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sysem booting from a non bootable source boot.ini file is currepted On attempting to upgrade from win 95, 98, ME On adding new hard disk currepted boot sector etc,

Remedy : Re install/repair your windows installation with a bootable CD (check t his for more info about this error)