My computer

[angel_luv]

My desktop just died. It won't even turn on.

It is a Compaq and I have had it for at least five years. I have had to get it repaired the last two summers.
I don't even know that it is worth messing with anymore but don't want to dispose of it before knowing what my options are.

Any suggestions of who I might get to take a look at it or should I just let it rest in peace?
I am moving and so don't want to take along stuff I cannot use,

Ny monitor is a great one so I will definitely hold onto it.

[whottt]

If your PC is 5 years old you'll probably get more for your money by buying a new one than getting it repaired. Unless you know a tech that will give you a really good deal on the upgrade(like mouse).

5 year old PC = antique

And Compaq's are a pain and $$$$ to keep going due to so many proprietary parts.

If you are taking it to a service shop you will probably not get your moneys worth out of paying to get it fixed.



Edit: But you should find out exactly what is messed up on it. Because there is a chance it's something minor like the Power Supply....in that case you can get it fixed pretty cheaply. But I'd still reccomend you start looking for a newer PC.

[J.T.]

Edit: But you should find out exactly what is messed up on it. Because there is a chance it's something minor like the Power Supply....in that case you can get it fixed pretty cheaply. But I'd still reccomend you start looking for a newer PC.

Yeah it definitely sounds like a busted power supply. That just happened recently on my PC and its pretty old too.

[whottt]

Yeah it sounds like it's probably either the Power Supply or the MotherBoard...if it's the MB she's definitely better off getting a new PC.

[angel_luv]

Thanks guys. That is what I thought.

[DannyT]

take it to mouse...

[angel_luv]

take it to mouse...

Good idea. I will definitely let him look at it before disposing of it.

[TDMVPDPOY]

could be battery

[Al Gore]

Last time they fixed it was more than 77 dollars?

If so just buy this one.


http://cgi.ebay.com/HP-Pavilion-734N...QQcmdZViewItem

[BacktoBasics]

my god you have the worst luck.

[angel_luv]

No, it is not bad luck.

My mom actually gave me a laptop not to long ago, so God provided me with a new computer before my old one even died.

I just switched from one to the other this morning. Was no problem whatsoever.

Also, I was planning on making the laptop my primary computer when I move next week anyway.

It's all good.

[curtismedellin]

No, it is not bad luck.

My mom actually gave me a laptop not to long ago, so God provided me with a new computer before my old one even died.

I just switched from one to the other this morning. Was no problem whatsoever.

Also, I was planning on making the laptop my primary computer when I move next week anyway.

It's all good.

this girls so positive it's a turn on...

[Nbadan]

A power supply is less than $15 on pricewatch.....and super-duper easy to put in...but if your computer is that old maybe it would be worth it to invest a bill on a new (for you) PC (with updated chip/motherboard/RAM) from Mouse....otherwise all you need is a cable to hook-up that cool monitor to your laptap.....

[mouse]

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[nsrammstein]

thats a sweet deal!

[Staff Sgt. Dignam]

I'll give you $75.01 for that deal

[mouse]

Edited.

[mouse]

thats a sweet deal!

Unless you want it, and it will become a sweet and sour deal!

Hey JB what are you up too?

[mouse]

I'll give you $75.01 for that deal

Did you get that money form a recently departed?

[wife #7]

Mouse you married?

[Supreme_Being]

Get a Mac.

[Duncan]

Get a Mac.

That is like telling kids today to use condoms. Its for the best buy do they listen?

Are you saying iMacs don't over heat?

[duncan228]

Mouse you married?

[J.T.]

That is like telling kids today to use condoms. Its for the best buy do they listen?

Are you saying iMacs don't over heat?

Hey man I always wrap it. In fact my cousin borrowed some rubbers from me one time. A few months later he found out the girl he shacked up with was pregnant. Good thing it didn't happen to me!

[Smackie Chan]

mouse I would edit about now..........................