Computer been knocked over

Sunflower49 · 19-01-2014, 20:40

Not sure if this is the right place to ask but, my desktop computer has been knocked from its shelf, height of about 1ft or so, and following the fall it went to the blue screen, message on it stated 'configuring setup', it was switched off after seeming 'stuck' on this screen.

Now it isn't registering the keyboard or mouse.

I have thought to take it apart and remove all components, in case something has been knocked loose?

But I'm no expert. Can anybody help?

I'll send it off for repair if necessary just thought it may be worth asking here.

maxthecollie · 19-01-2014, 20:42

Sounds like you need a computer guru

gpick24 · 19-01-2014, 20:44

If you feel confident doing it, re-seating everything is a good start. Be aware though, computer components are static sensitive, you should really ground yourself first.

gpick24 · 19-01-2014, 20:47

Is it the windows blue screen or Bios blue screen.

Bios might look like this -

Sunflower49 · 19-01-2014, 20:50

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Originally Posted by gpick24

If you feel confident doing it, re-seating everything is a good start. Be aware though, computer components are static sensitive, you should really ground yourself first.

Thanks G, I'll put my wellies on

Sorry just noted your second reply. It isn't that one, a windows one. The message is no longer there since getting it put back on.

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Sounds like you need a computer guru

Yes I do! I wish I was one, never have much luck with technology at all!

This really wasn't my fault though for a change

maxthecollie · 19-01-2014, 20:53

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Originally Posted by Sunflower49

Thanks G, I'll put my wellies on

Sorry just noted your second reply. It isn't that one, a windows one. The message is no longer there since getting it put back on.

Yes I do! I wish I was one, never have much luck with technology at all!

This really wasn't my fault though for a change

I'm hopeless when my pc goes wrong I have to rely on my son

gpick24 · 19-01-2014, 20:58

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Originally Posted by Sunflower49

Thanks G, I'll put my wellies on

That wouldn`t work, you need grounding not insulating.
Something like this - Antistatic wrist strap - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/anti-stati...ng-cable-zt91y
You fasten it to your wrist, then connect to something that is earthed.

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Originally Posted by Sunflower49

Sorry just noted your second reply. It isn't that one, a windows one. The message is no longer there since getting it put back on.

So all`s back working properly now?

Sunflower49 · 19-01-2014, 21:13

I know, I was only joking ( I don't actually own any wellies)! That's good to know though!

No it isn't working, still got the blue screen of death

the message is no longer there though, It's a blank screen with a HDML message noting 'No Signal', now.

About 30 seconds ago, after I undid the tower and made sure things were attached properly, it looked as if it was okay.

I had a message prompting a reboot, which I have done, and then back to this screen!

Sunflower49 · 19-01-2014, 21:16

*Update* windows screen back on, startup repair screen.

('Startup repair is checking your computer for problems. If problems are fund startup repair will fix them automatically. Start your computer to repair')

Is this sounding promising?

gpick24 · 19-01-2014, 21:25

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I know, I was only joking ( I don't actually own any wellies)! That's good to know though!

Can`t be too careful, I`ve made the mistake thinking someones joking and they weren`t.

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Originally Posted by Sunflower49

No it isn't working, still got the blue screen of death

the message is no longer there though, It's a blank screen with a HDML message noting 'No Signal', now.

About 30 seconds ago, after I undid the tower and made sure things were attached properly, it looked as if it was okay.

I had a message prompting a reboot, which I have done, and then back to this screen!

Do you see anything at all when first switching on? any manufacturers logo`s?
Why type of keyboard, wireless or wired? If wired is it USB?
Which things did you check were attached? Did you check the RAM and Video Card?

gpick24 · 19-01-2014, 21:28

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Originally Posted by Sunflower49

*Update* windows screen back on, startup repair screen.

('Startup repair is checking your computer for problems. If problems are fund startup repair will fix them automatically. Start your computer to repair')

Is this sounding promising?

Depends if it finds any problems, the jolt could have damaged the hard drive, leave it to do it`s thing and hopefully it will be OK.
Is the keyboard working again?

Sunflower49 · 19-01-2014, 21:40

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Originally Posted by gpick24

Can`t be too careful, I`ve made the mistake thinking someones joking and they weren`t.

Do you see anything at all when first switching on? any manufacturers logo`s?
Why type of keyboard, wireless or wired? If wired is it USB?
Which things did you check were attached? Did you check the RAM and Video Card?

Actually yes that's true, I've made that mistake too misjudging how daft people are!
I checked the vid card, and yes It's a USB keyboard.

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Originally Posted by gpick24

Depends if it finds any problems, the jolt could have damaged the hard drive, leave it to do it`s thing and hopefully it will be OK.
Is the keyboard working again?

It looks to have sorted as I've been typing!It's working now!

Thanks so much for your help gpick, really appreciated.

It was my dog that caused this issue... It was knocked over when she, for some unknown reason, decided to suddenly dart under the desk. She's never been interested in the desk before, I have no idea why she did this and then I heard this crash...

I was about to make her into a rather nice rug

Margaret Pilkington · 19-01-2014, 21:43

Oh No you weren't Jen...I know you better than that!

Glad it is working again.
I hate it when things go wrong...it always happens when you are skint too.

Sunflower49 · 19-01-2014, 21:47

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Originally Posted by maxthecollie

I'm hopeless when my pc goes wrong I have to rely on my son

I'm better than I used to be, just because I got fed up of calling up my 'techy' peers and asking for help with things which they obviously found very simple.

I'm still pretty useless though as this thread demonstrates!

I admire people (like gpick!) who have the patience to get very good with computers, probably because I find the whole subject of I.T incredibly boring! But each to their own, I wish I didn't-it must be very useful to be good at it!

gpick24 · 19-01-2014, 21:53

Glad it`s sorted itself out.

Pooch needs putting on the naughty step for a while.