If you computer won't power at all (no noise, no lights nor beeps) then you have to replace the power supply. Any other problem would at least power the pc.
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It won't start, as in, it won't even power on?
It's likely your power supply unit. As in the actual box inside your computer, not the cabling. It could also be that some part of your computer has broken in a weird way, causing the system to short out and refuse to turn on (yay safety precautions).
The fact you haven't tried swapping your power supply unit suggests you don't know enough about computers to fix this yourself, therefore any help we could offer you would likely be wasted. I would suggest getting in touch with a family member or friend who knows how to build computers, or find a local store that deals in computer repair and hope their prices are reasonable.
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Yeah i hope so too but i think i know what a Power supply unit is so im gonna look into it.
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Test your PSU using the old metal paperclip trick, to see if it powers on at all.
Sounds like the prime suspect. Failing that, my money would be on the mobo.
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Here is one of quite a few Youtube videos. Haven't watched it, but I assume it's the one I'm thinking of :)
EDIT: Also clicky here for instructions with no moving parts!
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Hello i have a computer with Windows XP and bad video card, it wont start anymore. I have tried several different power cables but none of it works. Does anyone here know what could be wrong with this computer? Please help thanks.
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