Troubleshoot Faulty Hardware

Observations

You get a blank screen when you power up your computer.

Possible Causes

You have installed a faulty PCI card or hardware. Or a hardware component has failed.

Resolution

Here are a few methods to resolve the problem.

• Check and resit the graphic card, memory and cables
  
  
• If you have recently installed a new hardware, remove it and try to restart the computer
  
  
• If you do not hear the usual sound that emits from the hard drive when you power up your computer, check to see if the power box is fused or damaged
  
  
• Ensure that you have not over-taxed the power box. This happens when you have too many peripheral devices that are unable to draw sufficient power from the power box.