I need to replace a power supply on a FlexPOS 150 (a touchscreen-based point-of-sale computer). However, one ever-looming obstacle towers over me like some malevolent god-beast (with a lot of screws): how the hell do I take this machine apart? [more inside]
posted by The Great Big Mulp on Jun 14, 2008 - 6 answers

My desktop computer is dead dead dead (I think -- can you help me be sure?). I was going to get a new iMac anyway, so now I'll just move those plans up. I understand there's a utility to migrate all my files from the old Windows machine to the new Mac -- how can I make that happen when the old one won't start? [more inside]
posted by gleuschk on Mar 27, 2008 - 10 answers

I'll be building a computer in a few months, and I have a few questions about aesthetics, case mods, and power supplies. [more inside]
posted by fvox13 on Jan 25, 2008 - 13 answers

Power supply problem? A few weeks ago, when high winds hit the Oregon coast, my house lost power and my PC shut down. When it was restored, my computer wouldn't restart. So, I toggled my surge protector on and off, tried again, and the computer started. Then I unplugged the surge protector and waited out the storm. No problems until yesterday... [more inside]
posted by partner on Jan 2, 2008 - 7 answers

My mother's computer won't turn on. I replaced the power supply, which now allows the light on the tower to turn on, but the system still doesn't boot. [more inside]
posted by gecko12 on Nov 26, 2007 - 12 answers

Why is a hard drive preventing my computer from turning on? [more inside]
posted by JulianDay on Jun 11, 2007 - 4 answers

PC troubleshooting help: Is it the motherboard or the power supply? [more inside]
posted by SteveInMaine on Apr 5, 2007 - 6 answers

My computer has developed a mind of its own and shuts down when it feels like it! [more inside]
posted by squeak on Jul 31, 2006 - 14 answers

My computer occasionally locks up, and sometimes completely fails to boot when I press the power button. Linux's "sensors" reports out-of-range voltage values. [more inside]
posted by bkudria on Feb 6, 2006 - 6 answers

[DeadComputerFilter] I just moved, and as is customary, my PC moved in a separate trip, re-boxed in its original container, and generally cared for better than even myself. Now, I plug it in, turn it on... well, almost. It just doesn't come on anymore. [more inside]
posted by ChrisR on Jul 9, 2005 - 6 answers

My SO's computer has seen better days; It won't turn on anymore. I think it's the motherboard/BIOS that's fried. [more inside]
posted by soplerfo on Apr 13, 2004 - 6 answers

Computer Power Supplies: Why are they suddenly offering so much wattage? [more inside]
posted by RavinDave on Apr 13, 2004 - 18 answers

I think my PC's power supply might be acting up. What are your thoughts? [more inside]
posted by John Shaft on Apr 4, 2004 - 13 answers