Computer Will Not Turn On

[lampard10]

This afternoon my computer crashed when I was called away. I restarted it, or tried, but all I get is a red light on the front, no power up. Anyone help?

[sbk]

does the fan come on?

[lampard10]

does the fan come on?

Ah................................got it. No, and it is hot. New fan yeah? Thanks

[opalhort]

It could also be your power supply unit (PSU) which has quit.

Open the PC and unplug the chassies/case fans (NOT THE CPU FAN!) and see if the PC starts up.

If yes the fans are bad, if not get a new PSU.

opalhort

[lampard10]

It could also be your power supply unit (PSU) which has quit.

Open the PC and unplug the chassies/case fans (NOT THE CPU FAN!) and see if the PC starts up.

If yes the fans are bad, if not get a new PSU.

opalhort

The mouse lights up ok as does the external plug ins, but that's it.

[opalhort]

Is the fan of your PSU running?

If not then there is your problem. A new PSU is in order.

opalhort

[astral]

If you open the case up, there are usually some lights on the motherboard

that will give an indication of a fault when a machine fails to start.

However check that PSU first.