Computer won't turn on (desktops, sounds, work, remove)

[jmax]

We moved this weekend. I packed my computer by wrapping in in a towel and placing it in a hard plastic box - I put it in the front seat of the truck and drove it to my new house and moved the box into the house myself - I was very careful. I plugged my computer into the power strip and pushed the power button. Nothing happens. I have checked the outlet, power strip, and cord into the computer. Any idea what happened or what I am doing wrong? Thank you.

[NHDave]

make/model of computer? There are a couple that are prone to power supply damage just by unplugging them, I know it sounds silly but I've been proven correct on more than one occasion, and unfortunately on customers computers
Older Dell and Compaq desktops seem to be be overly sensative to this sometimes.

[jmax]

It's a Dell and is 5 years old. I've called a few places they say it is a powere supply issue (whatever that means) geeksquad said it would cost about 300 to fix. Should I just get a new computer?

[NHDave]

300 is just a tad high for a power supply, what model Dell? Whats the service tag?

[Tek_Freek]

Not being a wiseacre here, but does the power supply have an on/off rocker switch on it? I can't tell you how many times I've charged for driving to a site and flipping that switch...

[Tek_Freek]

Originally Posted by jmax

It's a Dell and is 5 years old. I've called a few places they say it is a powere supply issue (whatever that means) geeksquad said it would cost about 300 to fix. Should I just get a new computer?

Gotta love Squeaksquad. Rip off central. Depending on the model you can buy one yourself for under $50 and swap it out. That is not true for all of the Dells, but a lot of the desktops use a standard PS. If you're within an hour of me and it's a swap I'll get it done for half what Squeaksquad charges and be a very happy man...

[harhar]

Heck, you could get a power supply for $15.

First I'd check: the switch on the back of the PS, as someone already suggested.

Second, I'd try multiple outlets.

Third, I'd remove the CMOS battery for a minute then put it back in, even though you said nothing happens, I'd still do it.

Then if all else fails I'd buy a new PS.

[mensaguy]

While checking the outlet and looking for a switch on the back, I'd open the case and look for anything loose. I remember once finding a video card loose in the slot causing the computer to fail to start, like this one. I doubt the CMOS battery failed. If it had, the PC would probably start up and tell you the clock wasn't set.

[Moonwalkr]

Second checking the switch. Also make sure the outlet works...

[NHDave]

Originally Posted by harhar

Heck, you could get a power supply for $15.

Yes you can, I wouldn't recommend it however.