[bhew]

When I try to turn on my PC it makes a loud pitched sound and the screen sits at the Compaq logo. It started when I plugged in my I-pod and got a power surge error. Ever since I have not been able to power up. I unplugged and reseated everything but still can't get it to boot.

Edited by bhew, 13 February 2010 - 09:17 AM.

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Check PSU fan and cpu fan to make sure they are turning. It sounds like maybe a stuck fan.

[rshaffer61]

Check PSU fan and cpu fan to make sure they are turning. It sounds like maybe a stuck fan.

[bhew]

Thanks RS, but both fans are spinning and seem to be ok. Would the fan not working prevent the system from bootingn though? Any other thoughts?

[rshaffer61]

System not booting is another issue.
Have you tried to boot into Safe Mode or Last Known Good Configuration?
I believe you have to click the F2 key to get to the Advance Boot Menu for the above choices.