(advice needed) spoiled computer

[Wishdom]

I have a the years old computer that just went blue screen on me. I couldn't even read the blue screen and subsequent tries resulted in the computer not even booting at all.

I know nuts about IT, the specs or the problem. I can either send it for checks which costs fifty dollars and then repair it if the problem is small or buy a new computer.

What should I do? The said computer costs around 1k. Which is the cheaper option?

 

[voltech]

I have a the years old computer that just went blue screen on me. I couldn't even read the blue screen and subsequent tries resulted in the computer not even booting at all.

I know nuts about IT, the specs or the problem. I can either send it for checks which costs fifty dollars and then repair it if the problem is small or buy a new computer.

What should I do? The said computer costs around 1k. Which is the cheaper option?

The blue screen could mean a lot of things, it could be RAM failure, OS corrupted and etc. If getting a new pc is it worth it depends on your current hardware. How old is your current hardware? If its pretty old, in the Core 2 Duo range, it is about time to upgrade.

The said computer for $1k? Could you list down the specs so other members could advise you on it?

 

[Wishdom]

The computer is around three years old.

CPU-lga 1155 Intel i3-2100 3.10 GHz 3mb

Mb-1155 biostar h61mlv

Ram ddr3 Kingston 4gb 1333 mhz

Hdd 3.5 sata3 wd caviar 1tb 64 mb

Drv-dvdrw sata asus 24x
Drw- 24 b1st/24 b3st/blk

I have no idea what the above means, I just copied out from my receipt.

 

[voltech]

The computer is around three years old.

CPU-lga 1155 Intel i3-2100 3.10 GHz 3mb

Mb-1155 biostar h61mlv

Ram ddr3 Kingston 4gb 1333 mhz

Hdd 3.5 sata3 wd caviar 1tb 64 mb

Drv-dvdrw sata asus 24x
Drw- 24 b1st/24 b3st/blk

I have no idea what the above means, I just copied out from my receipt.

That is the spec of your current pc. Alright. Can you try to boot up and spam F8 key after your system post, then select safe mode. see if you are able to boot up in safe mode...

 

[Wishdom]

That is the spec of your current pc. Alright. Can you try to boot up and spam F8 key after your system post, then select safe mode. see if you are able to boot up in safe mode...

Thank you for your quick replies.
Nothing comes up on the monitor. It is just black screen all the way.

 

[klap_hanz]

Might be your graphics card or HDMI cable or monitor spoilt too...

U got spare working components to test with ?

If not bring down to Nigel at SLS 02-32

 

[Wishdom]

I just managed to boot the computer. I tried safe mode, but it just flashes a blue screen and then restarted itself.

 

[Wishdom]

Might be your graphics card or HDMI cable or monitor spoilt too...

U got spare components to test with ?

If not bring down to Nigel at SLS 02-32

Hi. I just booted the computer after taking out and placing the ram back in.

I doubt it is the cable or monitor.

 

[voltech]

Hi. I just booted the computer after taking out and placing the ram back in.

I doubt it is the cable or monitor.

But it still not able to load into windows properly? again in the safe mode menu, could you select disable automatic restart and upload the blue screen you capture using your phone?

 

[noidea]

have you tried taking all parts and put them in again?
if you know nuts about IT, here is what you can try if you confident of doing it. If not just get that said 1k cpu.

before pulling them out (not the CPU) take few macro shots of every connections and ram. Even the hdd and dvd.
One done put them in again. If you're not certain, refer to your pictures. Incerting RAM. Please be aware that there is notch or slit found somewhere in the middle of contact pins. Incert them according to that notch. Once done turn it on.
If it works, hey, kudos to you! If not, try installing OS. There are many tuts in you tube.

the thing is, even if it works OR not, you did try / learn something out of it. Its gonna be tiresome but the satisfection is there ...

 

[Wishdom]

But it still not able to load into windows properly? again in the safe mode menu, could you select disable automatic restart and upload the blue screen you capture using your phone?

It says unmountable boot volume.

 

[Wishdom]

have you tried taking all parts and put them in again?
if you know nuts about IT, here is what you can try if you confident of doing it. If not just get that said 1k cpu.

before pulling them out (not the CPU) take few macro shots of every connections and ram. Even the hdd and dvd.
One done put them in again. If you're not certain, refer to your pictures. Incerting RAM. Please be aware that there is notch or slit found somewhere in the middle of contact pins. Incert them according to that notch. Once done turn it on.
If it works, hey, kudos to you! If not, try installing OS. There are many tuts in you tube.

the thing is, even if it works OR not, you did try / learn something out of it. Its gonna be tiresome but the satisfection is there ...

Yes. You guys have been really helpful! I'm glad I've asked and had a glimpse in the wealth if knowledge.

 

[noidea]

what OS you using?
WinXP, Win7 / 8 ?

 

[Wishdom]

what OS you using?

it is a windows 7.

 

[Koenig168]

It says unmountable boot volume.

Hard disk error. Either the SATA cable is loose or your HDD is spoiled.

Try unplugging the SATA cable at both ends and plug it in again. See if you can boot. If it doesn't work, try again to be sure.

Edit: you should also try a different SATA port on your motherboard in case the problem is a defective SATA port.

If the problem persist, it's time for a new HDD. The good news is that a HDD is cheap and the rest of your system is OK. The bad news is that you are going to have a tough time recovering your data if you do not have a backup.

 

[voltech]

it is a windows 7.

it looks like 2 possibilities. hard disk failure or your OS is corrupted. But when you perform the format, do note that all your data will be lost.

 

[Wishdom]

The last time my computer spoilt was also because of the hard disk. The current hard disk is only a year old. Hard disk really spoils easily. Thank you for all your help. I appreciate every single reply.

 

[Koenig168]

The last time my computer spoilt was also because of the hard disk. The current hard disk is only a year old. Hard disk really spoils easily. Thank you for all your help. I appreciate every single reply.

You were probably just unlucky to have two failures in such a short period of time. You might want to consider an SSD for your OS and use the HDD for data.

If indeed your existing HDD is spoilt, you can RMA it for a replacement.
http://support.wdc.com/warranty/

 

[Wishdom]

You were probably just unlucky to have two failures in such a short period of time. You might want to consider an SSD for your OS and use the HDD for data.

If indeed your existing HDD is spoilt, you can RMA it for a replacement.
http://support.wdc.com/warranty/

My warranty is exactly four months expired. Tough luck.