Luckily, the bulk of hardware problems stem from poor connections or component failures; your hard drive will usually be fine, meaning that your files should be safe.
Plug the computer directly into the wall to see if your surge protector or power strip is the cause of the problem. If you are using a laptop, make sure that the power adapter is securely connected.
Remember to ground yourself with an anti-static wrist strap or by touching the exposed metal of the case before touching any internal components. While you can check a laptop for hardware issues, most laptops can’t be repaired by an amateur mechanic. Your best bet is usually to bring you laptop in to a repair service.
You can try reseating your processor as well, but this is usually a much more difficult task, and likely isn’t the cause of the problem. It also increases the chances of damaging the processor, which will render your computer completely inoperable.
You can install a new graphics card if necessary.
If your computer works with only the essential hardware installed, add pieces back one at a time, testing each time to see where the problem lies.
If your computer won’t even start, try addressing the computer’s hardware instead.
If your computer won’t even start, try addressing the computer’s hardware instead.
The advanced options menu is a blue screen with white lettering and options. If the menu doesn’t open, try restarting while holding down ⇧ Shift.
If you don’t use a password, just click Continue.
If you don’t use a password, just click Continue.
Open the “Choose an option” menu again by restarting while holding down ⇧ Shift. Click Troubleshoot Click Reset this PC Click Keep my files If using this option doesn’t work, you can reset your computer again using the Remove everything option. Confirm your choice, then follow any on-screen instructions.
If using this option doesn’t work, you can reset your computer again using the Remove everything option.
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