computer damaged?

Discussion in 'Software' started by old dog, Oct 14, 2010.

  1. old dog

    old dog Private E-2

    I have a problem with a Dell desktop. The tower was sitting on the floor and got knocked over and now it boots up but takes a long, long time. A few windows programs will load sometimes but take 5 or 10 minutes. The machine is unusable
    My question is what is most likely to be damaged with a bump like that?
    old dog
     
    old dog, Oct 14, 2010
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  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Best guess is that the RAM became unseated partially. I would take the side ( or cover ) off of it with it unplugged and look for any loose connections. Make sure the RAM is fully seated.
     
    TimW, Oct 14, 2010
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  3. motc7

    motc7 Vice Admiral (Starfleet)

    may I add onto Tim's statement that a good chkdsk or system file checker run through wouldn't hurt.

    Also, you can test your memory and HDD in your BIOS in terms of tests.
     
    motc7, Oct 14, 2010
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  4. old dog

    old dog Private E-2

    Thaanks for the prompt replies!
    I will get onto both those suggestions.
    old dog
     
    old dog, Oct 14, 2010
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