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Quick Fixes
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Check for power!

computer

OK. We'll start with the simple suggestions.

Does your computer/monitor/printer make any familiar noise when you plug it in? Do the LEDs (little lights) at the front come on?

If they are on OR the fan is going, then you have power. click here to continue.

If not, then it is probably a power problem. Check that all plugs are pushed home firmly at both ends, and that the wall switch is on, then try again. If that fails; check the wall socket itself with another appliance such as a fan or a portable radio. {Yes I know -every office has got one lying around}

Power Sockets

You can also check the power leads themselves. Frequently, the power cable for the monitor and computer can be changed over, or there may be another system that you can borrow one from. remember to shut things down properly- don't merely un-plug it, that could be a source of further damage.

Try swapping the cable for a fresh one, if the item works with the fresh one plugged in, then probably the fuse in the plug top has blown.

However, if it has blown that may indicate a bigger problem elsewhere.

Remember the secret of successful fault finding is to eliminate likely faults one by one!