I already figured it out but thanks anyway. There is no sata drivers for this model so the only way to get the OS to load is to disable sata native mode in the BIOS.

OK, here's the deal. I have a Compaq/HP NC 8430 that I needed to install a new Hard drive. I bought a 500 gig sata HD and installed it. It passed the HD diagnostics with flying colors. When I tried...

very good advice from joycee...nice job. i just assumed that after we got power back it was the video card. you should definitly hear a single beep when your machine pasts post test. if you hear a...

lol...i have patience to a point. i've been where you are, i worked for ford motor company for 23 years and got laid off. So i went back to school and got my certs and am now on my second...

make sure you are putting a PCI card in a PCI slot. not a PCIE or a AGP slot

I fix and rebuild computers all day, everyday and never had a problem putting a different video card in a PCI slot. But like I said b4, see if you can find a used one cheap to see if that is your...

OK, you have onboard video so it is possible when the power supply died it took the video with it. The first thing you can try is a new cable (cheapest) if that dont work pick up a new PCI video card...

since this tower was given to you i guess you dont know if it had video before? if it is onboard video your video connector would plug directly into your motherboard if it is a seperate card it will...

1. is the hard drive spinning? 2. does it seem like the computer is bootin up and you just can't see anything? and of course check the obvious, is the monitor turned on, plugged in?
3. do you have...

double check the memory modules and your video cable..if you have a seperate video card (not onboard video) check and make sure the video card is seated and the thumb screws are tight. Is the hard...

just make sure your 2 plugs on the motherboard are on tight. They are keyed so they only go on one way. Pay attention to how you remove the old one and you shouldn't have any problems...good luck

you might have accidentally switched to using a external monitor...try holding down your function key and pressing the key that has the picture of a monitor on it. I think dell is f5 but not sure.

the whrring noise is probably comming from your hard drive...the lights on the cd/dvd blink because they are looking for another boot option...I think its time for a new hard drive

does the pc work when it is running off the adapter?

if the fans in the power supply don't come on I would say your power supply is bad. Changing a PSU is not difficult but if you never opened a computer I would not recommend it.

a degree in computer science is always good but your still going to have to get your certifications. I am currently attending New Horizons Computer Learning center. Most employers nowadays are...

strange question, I play a lot of online poker, non-cash games, just for fun. Is there anyway to find out a ip address of rude, obnoxious and vulgar players that are there for no reason other than...

buy a new hard drive. you can get a 80g for about $45

your wattage on your power supply is to low for what your system requires. get at least a 500w power supply and you should be fine.

sounds like a power supply problem to me