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Desktop wont boot after windows update

powerlifter

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Lookin for any advice. I have an older desktop that i use at the house. Its a compaq SR5113wm. I typically dont use it for anything other then browsing and email. I was playing a modded version of madden 08 and was having some issues with starting the game. I decided to run windows update to see if updating the framework would solve my issues. Low and behold the pc will now only power on for a period of five seconds before shutting down.i have no chance at getting to safe mode or even the manufacturer's start up screen. Any help would be greatly appreciated.I thought it might be the power supply,but i don't have a spare layin around. I love my tablet but I really like using the desktop while home. Thanks
 
How old?

Sounds like a PSU issue - could be a corrupted boot, could be a PSU--> Mobo issue. Dead CPU? (although that's very unlikely)

I would say RAM but the thing just wouldn't post then continue to restart.
 
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powerlifter;2290737; said:
Lookin for any advice. I have an older desktop that i use at the house. Its a compaq SR5113wm. I typically dont use it for anything other then browsing and email. I was playing a modded version of madden 08 and was having some issues with starting the game. I decided to run windows update to see if updating the framework would solve my issues. Low and behold the pc will now only power on for a period of five seconds before shutting down.i have no chance at getting to safe mode or even the manufacturer's start up screen. Any help would be greatly appreciated.I thought it might be the power supply,but i don't have a spare layin around. I love my tablet but I really like using the desktop while home. Thanks


Pure speculation. Corrupted bios.
http://www.ehow.com/info_8534084_signs-corrupt-bios.html
 
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Buckeneye;2290739; said:
How old?

Sounds like a PSU issue - could be a corrupted boot, could be a PSU--> Mobo issue. Dead CPU? (although that's very unlikely)

I would say RAM but the thing just wouldn't post then continue to restart.

I've been messing with it all day. Pc is prolly 5 years old or so. Ended up swapping out a psu and still no dice. Pulled all hardware piece by piece,and still nothing. I'm usually able to fix my own issues,but this one has got me. It just seemed odd to have no power after updating.

Taosman;2290813; said:

This was another thought i had but nothing came from it. I reformatted the pc about a year ago,and have never had an issue til updating. Oh well.Thanks for the input guys.
 
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Disconnect the PSU from the mobo and then pull the 3v CMOS lithium battery. Leave it sit for about 15-20 minutes then put it back together and try booting again. The 5-second shutoff (or boot-loop) is generally a mem voltage issue, and a full clear of the BIOS can fix this if the memory isn't shot.

Also, check the motherboard and all accessory cards for bad caps. Given its age and make this could be a problem.
 
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Dryden;2291163; said:
Disconnect the PSU from the mobo and then pull the 3v CMOS lithium battery. Leave it sit for about 15-20 minutes then put it back together and try booting again. The 5-second shutoff (or boot-loop) is generally a mem voltage issue, and a full clear of the BIOS can fix this if the memory isn't shot..

We have a really old computer at work that requires this any time the power goes out.

But wait, there's more!

To get it to power on, we have to unplug everything but the power cable and VGA cord. Then we rapidly plug one USB cord in, pull it out and plug it into another slot, and repeat this rapidly until it turns on. :lol:
 
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jwinslow;2291187; said:
To get it to power on, we have to unplug everything but the power cable and VGA cord. Then we rapidly plug one USB cord in, pull it out and plug it into another slot, and repeat this rapidly until it turns on. :lol:
Digital version of the Mason's Handshake.
 
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Power surges can do a lot of damage. It may not show up right away so that's why I have become a strong believer in owning quality surge protection for all electronics. Not only that but ac filtering(ac noise) also has huge benefits for picture quality and audio quality. The state of our electrical grid is bad and getting worse. This shows up in voltage surges and noise that will damage your expensive electronics.
 
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jwinslow;2291187; said:
We have a really old computer at work that requires this any time the power goes out.

But wait, there's more!

To get it to power on, we have to unplug everything but the power cable and VGA cord. Then we rapidly plug one USB cord in, pull it out and plug it into another slot, and repeat this rapidly until it turns on. :lol:

I use a hairdryer to get our old Compaq to kick on every time we have a power outage, and somehow it keeps doing the trick.
 
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