Hardware Failure:

A hardware failure is a fault within the electromechanical components or electronic circuits of a computer system. Revival from a hardware malfunction requires replacement or repair of the affected part for the computer or equipment to operate again.

 

What should be checked?

o Computer hard drive (HDD)

A bad hard drive can cause an assortment of different issues on your computer. Below are just a few of the possible issues you may encounter. It is important to remember that the below issues can also be caused by more than just a bad disk drive.

1. Errors when reading, copying, moving or deleting data on the computer.
2. Extremely slow.
3. Operating system unable to boot.
4. Other random errors or computer reboots.

 

o Computer memory (RAM)

Bad memory can cause an assortment of different issues on your computer. Below are just a few of the possible issues you may encounter. It is important to remember that the below issues can also be caused by more than just bad memory.

1. Computer does not boot, instead you get a beep code. See the POST and beep code page for additional information about beep codes.
2. Random computer crashes causing BSOD, General Protection Fault error messages, Illegal Operations, Fatal Exceptions, etc.
3. Computer random reboots.
4. Installing Windows or another program fails.

 

o Computer motherboard & processor (CPU)

A bad computer motherboard or CPU can cause an assortment of different issues on your computer. Below are just a few of the possible issues you may encounter. It is important to remember that the issues below can also be caused by more than just a bad motherboard and CPU.

1. Computer does not boot, instead you get a beep code. See the POST and beep code page for additional information about beep codes.
2. Random computer crashes causing General Protection Fault error messages, Illegal Operations, Fatal Exceptions, etc.
3. Computer randomly reboots.

 

o Computer power supply (PSU)

There are methods of testing the power connectors on a power supply using a multimeter.  However, because of the potential damage that can be caused to the power supply, potentially the motherboard and other components connected to it, this information is not posted on Computer Hope. We suggest users who believe their power supply is failing or is already bad, replace it.

 

o Computer CD/DVD disc drives

A bad disc drive can cause an assortment of different issues on your computer. Below are just a few of the possible issues you may encounter. It is important to remember that the issues described below can also be caused by more than just a bad disc drive.

1. Error when reading CD or DVD.
2. CD’s or DVD’s may not play or play audio or video properly.
3. CD or DVD programs may not install or encounter errors after being installed.

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