I think not, because a computer without a hard disk at all still passes the initial post test, the hard disk is only accessed when the OS starts to boot. I still think it's one of the basic hardwares i mentioned before.
On 12/10/09, Bill <[email protected]> wrote: > I've plugged my monitor into another computer and it works fine. I've > plugged the faulty computer into a different socket but still nothing. > My home has not experienced a recent blackout or power outage. If the > red hard drive light stays on could this mean a faulty hard drive? > Thanks. > Bill. > > > > On Dec 9, 10:16 pm, tigercat <[email protected]> wrote: >> Sounds like a big problem, not a little one. >> Are you sure the monitor is working? >> You indicated turning the electricity on, can you plug the computer >> into a different power outlet, only to quickly test whethet it boots. >> Has your home experienced a recent blackout or power outage that may >> have fried your PC? >> >> On Dec 9, 6:33 am, "bow.bill" <[email protected]> wrote:> Hello tech >> people. I've got a little problem that I hope you can help me with. >> >> > My computer wont boot up. >> >> > I switch the electricity on at the plug then I press the start button >> > on the computer. The green power light comes on and the red hard drive >> > light STAYS ON but there is no beep and the computer does not boot. >> > Can anybody help? Could it be a faulty push-button start switch? >> >> > Age: 5 years >> > O.S: Windows XP Home SP3 >> > CPU: AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3000+ 2.01GHz >> > RAM: 1GB >> >> > Thanks. >> > Bill. > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Computer Tech Support" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/computer-tech-support?hl=en. > > > -- Sent from my mobile device ~Coalwater~ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Computer Tech Support" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/computer-tech-support?hl=en.
