Powerbook G4 won't boot up. I hear the chime, get a gray screen, but NO apple logo or spinning wheel. [more inside]
posted by DiscourseMarker on Jul 20, 2009 - 17 answers

The power connect for my motherboard is partially burned! Should I replace the plug, the whole PSU or the entire motherboard? [more inside]
posted by GuyZero on Jun 8, 2009 - 12 answers

How to fix laptop keyboard keys that fell off? [more inside]
posted by macsigler on May 20, 2009 - 7 answers

Is it a VIRUS? [more inside]
posted by seeminglyshy on Mar 11, 2009 - 14 answers

Apple iMac G5 (4 years old) dies during bootup [more inside]
posted by Wilder on Sep 4, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me with a weird Windows install problem. [more inside]
posted by Electrius on Aug 21, 2008 - 10 answers

Despite having no training whatsoever, I've gradually become 'the IT guy' at work. I want to get organized and begin building a documentation file but I have no idea where to start. [more inside]
posted by wabashbdw on Aug 4, 2008 - 18 answers

Why can't I log into my Last FM account? [more inside]
posted by hadjiboy on Mar 14, 2008 - 6 answers

Why is my laptop dying? [more inside]
posted by betterton on Nov 2, 2007 - 11 answers

Laptop acting strangely. Could it be caused by overheating? [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog on Sep 26, 2007 - 10 answers

Succour for Aged Computers Filter: I've got an old computer that is having two problems. 1) When it boots up, it always asks to go into safemode. This is an old problem. 2) when it boots up, I can use the kb to select safemode (or not) or make selections in the bios, but when XP loads up, mouse and kb aren't working! [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Jul 19, 2007 - 7 answers

Why does my dad's computer display web browsers incorrectly? Is it possessed? How do I fix it? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Jul 9, 2007 - 3 answers

What is going on with my computer? Black flashes, weird picture artifacts, screen freezing. It's not the monitor (swapped that out already). Is it the video card? Weird pictures inside! [more inside]
posted by radiosig on Jan 7, 2007 - 13 answers

Laptop hardware question: My laptop takes a couple minutes to "warm up" before it will boot... details inside. [more inside]
posted by knave on Nov 4, 2006 - 5 answers

Why doesn't my computer recognize a program I want to install by DVD. I use XP. It happens to be a bible program and my DVD does recognize other DVD's but when I put in the installation DVD for this program, nothing shows up under the "D" drive where the DVD is located. If I go to "Start," "Open" I get a message "Please insert a disc in drive D." I've rebooted a number of times and this does not help. I've called the (bible program) help desk and they sent me a complete new program (free) and low and behold, it does not recognize the DVD? Any ideas' to try? Do you think I have a defective DVD?
posted by orlin on Jul 4, 2006 - 6 answers

My mother has an Acer LCD (model AL1715) hooked up to her Mac Mini. The warranty expired 3 days ago, and last night it woke up after being asleep for about 45 minutes with a black line across it - the image divided in such a way that the image has rolled - that is, the bottom is at the top and the top at the bottom, split not quite equal halves. Disconnecting and reconnecting don't work, powering off and back on don't work, changing the display mode on the mac doesn't work, and we can't find a reset button. Acer doesn't answer tech support phone calls (endless holds) or emails. Any ideas?
posted by luriete on Feb 6, 2006 - 6 answers

How can I get an External Hard Drive to show up in WinXP SP2 again? [more inside]
posted by mdbell79 on Dec 18, 2005 - 4 answers

Computer problems...When i press power, nothing happens. It's the power supply right? [more inside]
posted by EvilKenji on Jul 19, 2005 - 10 answers

ComputerFilter: Everytime I access a webpage with special characters, I get an illegal operation. (+) [more inside]
posted by GirlFriday on Jan 5, 2005 - 9 answers

Powerbook Titanium Keyboard Question: Hitting certain keys on my laptop results in a string of weird symbols and line breaks. Any ideas on what the problem is and what I can do about it? (MI) [more inside]
posted by buddha9090 on Nov 18, 2004 - 3 answers

Can’t drag and drop in windows. (actual prob inside) [more inside]
posted by spartacusroosevelt on May 4, 2004 - 6 answers