Computer Hardware

Hello Everyone

I have a gateway Computer, i started it stays on for ten seconds, then shuts off. i had an extra harddrive on hand, so i replaced it, thinking it may be that, but not. I also replaced the power supply, but nothing, the lights turn on, the fans turn, everything turns on, but then shuts off, Any techs have any suggestions, on what to do. greatly appreciated.

 

Try resetting the BIOS - unplug the PC, remove the coin-size battery from the motherboard, wait about 30 seconds and re-insert it. Plug the PC back in and start it up. If this works, the only thing you'll have to do is reset the date and time (press "F2" to get into the BIOS screen to do this).

If this doesn't work, borrow a power supply tester and test both the old and new one. If the new power supply is a generic (cheap) one, it could be DOA.

If neither of these tips solve the problem, post a follow-up.

Hope this helps.

 

Hello

I removed the round battery, waited thirty seconds, but the when i turn it on, it does not give me enough time, to hit F2, it shuts off right away. i plugged the power supply to the tester, i have and it seems to be fine.
any other suggestions.

Thanks

 

Sounds like too much heat to me. Does your CPU fan run? Use an empty paper towel tube to listen in when the sucker boots.

 

the possibility that the power switch is malffuctioning and stays pressed causing pc to go off immedietly??? usually i encounter old pc with damaged power button the pc i am writing also a 10
+years pc the power switch is kept pressed so if i not play with it to get realesed pc will turn off

 

I would like to thank everyone for their help.

apperently, it was the motherboard that was not working. Im starting to build another computer, you see im an IT person from, i work on several Computers. Once again thanks