if this is the first time you're going to change and install a hard disk i suggest get a friend who knows about this to guide you... anyway, if you want to give a try..then open up your PC.. then...

why need to format in every three days?

blue screen when loading windows? or blue screen when you power on you PC? if blue screen when you power on during POST, try with another monitor, if during windows then you might need to repair your...

have you tried removing the hardware you just placed and check whether your pc will work normally?

you can try to do a virus scan...maybe some virus or malware is messing up with your system.. try to download MalwareBytes :)

have you tried to hook up an external monitor to check if you can get a display? if you hooked up and still no display, then as tbone2sk suggested it could be your mobo :)

lcd monitor cable, the cable that connects the lcd and the board, have you tried replacing it since you have the out of a junk 315CDS..

when you power on your machine, have you tried pressing some keys on your keyboard, like caps lock or num lock and check whether it's responding or not. if it is responding then do as Jupiter 2...

looks like your board has been corroded..even though if it still under warranty it will be void already...if you know how to turn it apart disassemble then check whether your device could still be...

As PCTestCard said looks like your power module in your board is causing trouble..is it still under warranty? maybe you can bring that to your manufacturer service center.

have you check whether your AC adaptor is working or not? and have you tried to removed your battery? if you remove your battery put it back after a few seconds. check if it will help

if it stops on that particular error examining disk..then it seems like your HDD is having problem..try to install your Windows XP on another HDD if you got a spare one..

Did you make any hardware changes recently? if you had done it try to put it back check for any difference... have you tried to do a repair installation of XP?

try to reset cmos again..make sure the ac is unplugged..remove all your cards and cables..only your mobo, PSU and memory..check if it will successfully enter BIOS..let us know the result :)

try to do a repair installation if you have the disc...

try to take out your cmos batt, put it back after 3 minutes..check if it will clear your bios password or try suggestion above.. be sure to remove ac power cord when doing this.. :)

have you tried to reseat your memory?

try what Suspishio has suggested boot into safe mode.. if you can boot successfully.. check this site from MS to disable ctrl alt del at log-in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308226

or do a...

agree with post above ... try installing a new hard drive...

CPU over heating? or do as suggested in post #2 :)

so i suppose you have tried your manufacturer's recovery disc right? if it still doesn't work...maybe just go to the nearest service center in your place..normally they will not charged for this......

if you love to do experiments at your own risk...and you're 101% sure that it's your power board button was broken..

if you're power board button is using SPST (single pole single throw)...

loss connection on your video card.. or try reseating you memory.. check if it helps...

could be overheating...try cleaning your processor fan.. or answer questions above... so you can get clearer answer... LOL...

Thanks caperjack... :)

are you using xp? have you tried system restore? or just do as suggested by hughv..

hi. does anyone can give a link to download XP drivers for this desktop pc SG3570d? thanks...

check your power adaptor...

try changing the settings that causes the conflict...but not so sure if it will help... but before trying to do anything back-up all your important files.. it might crash windows...

or try repair...

visit the nearest service center and ask them to try on their pc whether your device can be detected or not...






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try removing the mobo from the case.. check if it can work normally..maybe mobo is shorted to the casing...if still the same then it might be your hardware problem...

or try to power on the mobo...

most common one a bad PSU causes a mobo to be faulty, but a mobo to cause a PSU to be faulty..haven't heard of this thing.

make sure the heatsink of your processor is properly seated...if it's not seated properly then it might be overheating....and it will have that problem


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to check whether your pc still go POST mode....after powering on for sometime press the caps lock of your k/b if it is responding then might be a display problem only..

try to putting it back to...

could be the power circuit in your mother board not functioning properly...and regarding screen very dark..it could be your LCD panel is failing...

check the heatsink of your processor..make sure its seated properly and no overheating...

hmmm...don't do anything that will excuse to void you warranty...better get it back to where you buy it...

when buying a board...better buy at an authorized distributor...it has a warranty...if just buy from somebody else..even though it's cheap...but it might be unstable...

@Suspishio..nice avatar..

hi bill, do as what Suspishio told you...go to setup BIOS and make sure it's configured to boot from CD..

after power on...check if the caps lock is responding..if you turn it on or off. and it's responding...then it's your video is having trouble..

if not responding...then double check your...