FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

TROUBLESHOOTING COMPUTER ISSUES

COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If your computer’s CPU fails, what will happen when you turn on the machine?
A
You will get a warning message that the computer is overheating
B
You will be able to boot into windows but it will go slow
C
The power turns on, but nothing displays on the screen
D
The computer monitor will turn on but the PC will make a clicking sound
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Symptoms. A computer with a bad CPU won’t go through the usual “boot-up” process when you turn the power on. You may hear the fans and disk drive running, but the screen may remain completely blank. No amount of key pressing or mouse clicking will get a response from the PC.

Detailed explanation-2: -No Display on Boot: Possible Causes The primary reason you get no display on your PC could be damaged or loosely connected cables. Other reasons may include incorrect display configuration, faulty or problematic GPU or RAM, incorrect BIOS configuration, faulty peripheral devices, or damaged PSU (Power Supply Unit).

Detailed explanation-3: -The CPU starts and fetches instructions into RAM from the BIOS, which is stored in the ROM. The BIOS starts the monitor and keyboard, and does some basic checks to make sure the computer is working properly. For example, it will look for the RAM. The BIOS then starts the boot sequence.

Detailed explanation-4: -We’ll look at some things that can cause a black or blank screen: Connection problems with your monitor or screen. Display adapter driver update issues. Issues with recent system updates or installations.

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