Hi:
When turning on the computer by pushing 'button' at the bottom of
the computer, sometimes the computer does not start because of
a light of the computer of the button goes away and, thus the computer
not able to start. I need to push few more times to get the computer
started.

Wonder what's wrong with this?

Thanks for your help in advance.

"MapleE." <someone|@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Hi:
> When turning on the computer by pushing 'button' at the bottom of
> the computer, sometimes the computer does not start because of
> a light of the computer of the button goes away and, thus the computer
> not able to start. I need to push few more times to get the computer
> started.
>
> Wonder what's wrong with this?
>
> Thanks for your help in advance.
>

I do not understand "a light of the computer of the button goes away".
Please rephrase.

Hi:
Thanks for the response.

There is 'Blue light' comes when turning on the computer that indicate
the computer starting on. The computer is HP Pavilion a1310n that I
purchased about three to four years ago from Circuit City.

Blue light of the computer at the bottom part is 'switch.' Practically,
'Switch/blue light' seems starting malfunctioning? If it's the case, what
should I do, ... except bringing it to the computer store?

Thanks,


"Pegasus (MVP)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "MapleE." <someone|@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>> Hi:
>> When turning on the computer by pushing 'button' at the bottom of
>> the computer, sometimes the computer does not start because of
>> a light of the computer of the button goes away and, thus the computer
>> not able to start. I need to push few more times to get the computer
>> started.
>>
>> Wonder what's wrong with this?
>>
>> Thanks for your help in advance.
>>
>
> I do not understand "a light of the computer of the button goes away".
> Please rephrase.
>

Yes, get a new case and Power supply at the same time..

"MapleE." <someone|@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Hi:
> Thanks for the response.
>
> There is 'Blue light' comes when turning on the computer that indicate
> the computer starting on. The computer is HP Pavilion a1310n that I
> purchased about three to four years ago from Circuit City.
>
> Blue light of the computer at the bottom part is 'switch.' Practically,
> 'Switch/blue light' seems starting malfunctioning? If it's the case, what
> should I do, ... except bringing it to the computer store?
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> "Pegasus (MVP)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>>
>> "MapleE." <someone|@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Hi:
>>> When turning on the computer by pushing 'button' at the bottom of
>>> the computer, sometimes the computer does not start because of
>>> a light of the computer of the button goes away and, thus the computer
>>> not able to start. I need to push few more times to get the computer
>>> started.
>>>
>>> Wonder what's wrong with this?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your help in advance.
>>>
>>
>> I do not understand "a light of the computer of the button goes away".
>> Please rephrase.
>>
>
>

"MapleE." <someone|@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Hi:
> Thanks for the response.
>
> There is 'Blue light' comes when turning on the computer that indicate
> the computer starting on. The computer is HP Pavilion a1310n that I
> purchased about three to four years ago from Circuit City.
>
> Blue light of the computer at the bottom part is 'switch.' Practically,
> 'Switch/blue light' seems starting malfunctioning? If it's the case, what
> should I do, ... except bringing it to the computer store?
>

If you have experience with hardware then you can try and
replace this switch. If not then it's down to the computer store.

Hi:
Thanks both for the candid responses as to needing a computer tech.

Before bringing it in the computer store, how to protect personal
information
that I accumulated over the years? Also, other useful caution before it
would be
truly appreciated.

Thanks,


"Pegasus (MVP)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "MapleE." <someone|@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>> Hi:
>> Thanks for the response.
>>
>> There is 'Blue light' comes when turning on the computer that indicate
>> the computer starting on. The computer is HP Pavilion a1310n that I
>> purchased about three to four years ago from Circuit City.
>>
>> Blue light of the computer at the bottom part is 'switch.' Practically,
>> 'Switch/blue light' seems starting malfunctioning? If it's the case,
>> what
>> should I do, ... except bringing it to the computer store?
>>
>
> If you have experience with hardware then you can try and
> replace this switch. If not then it's down to the computer store.
>
>

Open the case, then remove the hard disk. In this way you are
fully protected against any mistake the technician might make.
He can still test your PC - either without a disk or with his own
disk.

A little voice in the back of my mind just whispered "Here is
yet another PC user who does not believe in backing up his
important files. He prefers to wait until he suffers a big hit,
then he will ask for advice on how to restore his lost files."
Should I tell this little voice to be quiet?


"MapleE." <someone|@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Hi:
> Thanks both for the candid responses as to needing a computer tech.
>
> Before bringing it in the computer store, how to protect personal
> information
> that I accumulated over the years? Also, other useful caution before it
> would be
> truly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> "Pegasus (MVP)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:OJ7Z%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>
>> "MapleE." <someone|@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Hi:
>>> Thanks for the response.
>>>
>>> There is 'Blue light' comes when turning on the computer that indicate
>>> the computer starting on. The computer is HP Pavilion a1310n that I
>>> purchased about three to four years ago from Circuit City.
>>>
>>> Blue light of the computer at the bottom part is 'switch.' Practically,
>>> 'Switch/blue light' seems starting malfunctioning? If it's the case,
>>> what
>>> should I do, ... except bringing it to the computer store?
>>>
>>
>> If you have experience with hardware then you can try and
>> replace this switch. If not then it's down to the computer store.
>>
>>
>
>

Pegasus (MVP) wrote:
> Open the case, then remove the hard disk. In this way you are
> fully protected against any mistake the technician might make.
> He can still test your PC - either without a disk or with his own
> disk.
>
> A little voice in the back of my mind just whispered "Here is
> yet another PC user who does not believe in backing up his
> important files. He prefers to wait until he suffers a big hit,
> then he will ask for advice on how to restore his lost files."
> Should I tell this little voice to be quiet?

Another little voice says, there are some nice and tiny backup
drives, external ones, that connect via USB. This one has good
reviews, compared to some of the competition whose external
products suffer from drive failures. This one uses a 2.5"
drive, and the raw drive specs suggest it draws on the order
of 2.5 watts while running.

Western Digital Passport Portable WDXMS2500TN 250GB 5400 RPM USB 2.0 External $147
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136139

The important files can just be copied over, directly to the
drive. Just plug in the drive, it will likely already be
formatted, and then copy over your accumulated data files.

You can get fancier, with backup software, such as products
that will backup the whole disk and make a recovery CD for you
as well. But the important first priority is to get the
"accumulated over the years" protected first, and then worry
about how to backup the boot drive in a later step.

Paul

>
>
> "MapleE." <someone|@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Hi:
>> Thanks both for the candid responses as to needing a computer tech.
>>
>> Before bringing it in the computer store, how to protect personal
>> information
>> that I accumulated over the years? Also, other useful caution before it
>> would be
>> truly appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>>
>> "Pegasus (MVP)" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:OJ7Z%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> "MapleE." <someone|@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> Hi:
>>>> Thanks for the response.
>>>>
>>>> There is 'Blue light' comes when turning on the computer that indicate
>>>> the computer starting on. The computer is HP Pavilion a1310n that I
>>>> purchased about three to four years ago from Circuit City.
>>>>
>>>> Blue light of the computer at the bottom part is 'switch.' Practically,
>>>> 'Switch/blue light' seems starting malfunctioning? If it's the case,
>>>> what
>>>> should I do, ... except bringing it to the computer store?
>>>>
>>> If you have experience with hardware then you can try and
>>> replace this switch. If not then it's down to the computer store.
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

"Paul" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:fedfcf$vd7$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Pegasus (MVP) wrote:
>> Open the case, then remove the hard disk. In this way you are
>> fully protected against any mistake the technician might make.
>> He can still test your PC - either without a disk or with his own
>> disk.
>>
>> A little voice in the back of my mind just whispered "Here is
>> yet another PC user who does not believe in backing up his
>> important files. He prefers to wait until he suffers a big hit,
>> then he will ask for advice on how to restore his lost files."
>> Should I tell this little voice to be quiet?
>
> Another little voice says, there are some nice and tiny backup
> drives, external ones, that connect via USB. This one has good
> reviews, compared to some of the competition whose external
> products suffer from drive failures. This one uses a 2.5"
> drive, and the raw drive specs suggest it draws on the order
> of 2.5 watts while running.
>
> Western Digital Passport Portable WDXMS2500TN 250GB 5400 RPM USB 2.0
> External $147
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136139
>
> The important files can just be copied over, directly to the
> drive. Just plug in the drive, it will likely already be
> formatted, and then copy over your accumulated data files.
>
> You can get fancier, with backup software, such as products
> that will backup the whole disk and make a recovery CD for you
> as well. But the important first priority is to get the
> "accumulated over the years" protected first, and then worry
> about how to backup the boot drive in a later step.
>
> Paul
>

AFAIK, all brand name disks (Seagate, IBM, Maxtor) are
manufactured to the same standard. I therefore buy ordinary
2.5" disks for my clients' backup requirements, then put them
inside an external $20.00 USB case. Low in cost, works
extremely well. Some extra points to Paul's excellent suggestion:

- A USB backup disk should be kept well away from the
main PC most of the time if it is to be really useful.
- A backup scheme that is not fully tested (by doing some
sample recoveries) is useless.
- Many people forget to back up their EMail store, or if
they back it up they never try to restore it until the big
crunch comes. Very short-sighted . . .

Assuming one does have a backup, I think??? the OP is interested in
protecting his "personal information" from prying eyes during the repair.
>>>
>>> A little voice in the back of my mind just whispered "Here is
>>> yet another PC user who does not believe in backing up his
>>> important files. He prefers to wait until he suffers a big hit,
>>> then he will ask for advice on how to restore his lost files."
>>> Should I tell this little voice to be quiet?
>>