Computer Problem

[Lukourgos]

I am having great difficulty in getting my computer to start. It will very rarely start at the first time of asking and more often than not it will take 5 or 6 attempts before it goes on and stays on. Has anyone got any ideas?

[fo3nix]

At what point does it turn off? Does it get past all the black and white text at the start, or show the Windows logo (XP?), or further than that?

And what happens when it turns off -- display just go blank or whole unit turn off, or just restart, or...?

[Lukourgos]

Good question fo3nix, On each occasion that it goes off the screen goes black but the computer stays switched on.
When I first switch it on in the morning the screen usually goes black before the black and white text has finished and as the computer will not switch off by the usual means I have to pull the plug out. I then re-insert the plug and the computer comes on without me having to do anything else. This time the screen will stay on for a little longer but will then go black. I keep going through the same procedure and usually advance a little further each time until finally it stays on.
Hope this information helps

[fo3nix]

Depending how far it gets through, sounds as though it could be a power supply or heat issue.

If possible make sure the fan vents are blocked up by dust, and if you feel brave enough open it up and clean the processor fan (making sure to not touch anything inside at all, and occasionally touching the metal case to earth yourself).

[bronners]

sounds like the same problem i had with mine,turned out to be the power pack,got a new one installed for �30 all fine now.

[Lukourgos]

Many thanks fo3nix and bronners for your suggestions. I'll give them a go.