I hope I am understanding you right. To retrieve your Windows Key: 1. Make sure you can still log in to the laptop in question.2. Download the Magic Jelly Bean Keyfinder. It's free and easy to use.3. Start the installation. *Note* Snagit is an optional screen capture utility that is not needed to run the main program.4. After install, click "Finish" and Magic Jelly Bean will start automatically.5. Click your Windows version on the left side of the window to see the
license key.
That can be one of many issues. Most likely the connection between the screen and motherboard is a little broken or going bad. Have you dropped the computer recently? If so the cable probaly got knocked a little and simply needs to be connected. If you are experienced you can take it apart, but I recommend taking it to your nearest repair place.
BSOD of death can be
caused by a number of things
If the PSU
power supply units fan is not working the PSU is faulty
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/f/powersupplytest.htm
WARNING: Before you start
troubleshooting remember that you are dealing with electricity that can KILL.
http://www.kitchentablecomputers.com/static.php
- rules
Only work inside the computer case
when the power has been switched off and disconnected. Never open the power
source.
Some of the below steps
recommend removing physical parts within the computer. While in the computer it
is highly recommend that you be aware of ESD and its potential hazards
A bad or faulty motherboard data
lead or its connection if its a flat 40 pin
ide it will be the first to fail
make sure all leads have a dust free secure connections
A bad driver loose or faulty lead or
not having enough ram or the RAM modules might be dirty.
Might be getting hot
Check you CPU make sure its securely
seated and has thermal grease
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Thermal-Compound-Roundup-February-2012/1490
Remove the memory modules from their
slots.
Take the
opportunity to clean the slots on the motherboards and the memory module
connectors.
Use compressed air to blow dust away
and clean contacts with a soft cloth.
Do not use a metallic vacuum cleaner
if it touches any component it may create a short and cause damage to the
motherboard or other components.
Then reseat the modules.
You should hear an audible click
when they are in place.
Do not use
too much force to reseat the memory module in to the slot this can cause damage
to the module, slot or motherboard.
You might not have enough RAM random
access memory not having enough will cause your computer to run over its
maximum limits and can cause the blue screen of death and hang and cause
memory dumps
If you're not sure if a module is right for your
system, use theCrucial Memory Advisor tool
for a list of guaranteed compatible modules.
first you will need to select the manufacturer from a drop down
list then select your product line from a drop down list then select the model
then click find it will take you directly to
compatible ram also you will have an option to scan your system
you should always ask the seller if they guarantee the
compatability of the ram before making any purchase
if you dont want to install more ram uninstall some unnecessary programs
make sure your ram modules have
a dust free secure seating and the CPU central processing unit has
thermal pasteWhen Computer
Capacitors Are Bad
Capacitors look like small metallic
canisters and they are found in many different computer components including
computer monitors, computer motherboards, video cards, power supplies and a
variety of other consumer products.
A bad capacitor can cause a variety of computer
problems, but if you can identify the faulty capacitor you may be able to
replace it and save your computer.
Capacitor
Capacitors, sometimes also called condensers, are
used to store energy in an electric field.
In the context of computing, capacitors are used to
block the direct current being circulated around the motherboard.
A typical capacitor should last up to 15 years, but
some computer manufacturers use substandard capacitors resulting in shorter
lifetimes.
Computer Problems
When a capacitor has gone bad on a computer you may
experience a large range of problems. The computer may have trouble booting up,
or it may shut down without notice after running for only a short period of
time.
The most common problems associated with faulty
capacitors are that they cause unexpected computer crashes and general
reliability issues ranging from read/write issues to distorted screen images.
Identifying a Bad Capacitor
To identify a bad capacitor you will need to open
your computer case and locate the capacitors on your motherboard.
A bad capacitor may exhibit swelling at the top or
the base of the capacitor or it may sit at an awkward angle with the
motherboard, so compare the various capacitors in your computer in terms of
size and placement.
Additionally, a bad capacitor may have a funny smell
or it may have a brownish residue leaking from the top or the base.
Prevention
Manufacturers claim that capacitors may go bad
because a computer is not receiving enough power from a power supply, because
of an overclocked processor or because a computer is operating in an
environment with too much heat or humidity.
However, some capacitors prematurely fail due to
faulty work on the part of the manufacturer.
If you have a bad capacitor be sure to do research as
to the lifespan of other products made by your manufacturer.
Identifying bad capacitors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngA4k32jLGc
Capacitor replacement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Pn2tEjY04
How to check a capacitor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4tnHA0phcc
Replacing a leaking capacitor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Pn2tEjY04
If eventually you can get a screen
Click start control panel
administration tools computer management device manager scroll through all of
your devices
if you see a yellow question or
exclamation mark ? ! or a red X you will need to update the drivers for this
device right click select update driver/reinstall driver.
If you computer came with a
motherboard disk the drivers could be on it
or
you might have to download one.or
it might be a virus right click in
bottom toolbar select task manager applications to see what is running and
processes to see what is ticking over.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/security-essentials/product-information
malware protection
http://100-downloads.com/download.php?p=615
windows xp microsoft security essentials
http://100-downloads.com/download.php?p=614
windows 7 microsoft security essentials
Click
start control panel administration tools computer management device manager
scroll to sound video and game controllers you might see a yellow question /
exclamation? ! mark or a red X Right click to reinstall drivers
If
your computer came with a motherboard disk the drivers could be on it
or
you might download slimdrivers.
Rather doing a driver hunt
http://download.cnet.com/slimdrivers-free/3000-18513_4-75279940.html
Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Note: it will find all of your outdated drivers
This is a
free driver solutions
which will automatically search for and find the
correct driver
You will have to update every driver individually once you
update you might be asked whether you want to restart or make a system restore
point.
Click no to both of these then continue updating each driver
free then restart once all of the drivers have been updated.
It might take some time being free
also
http://download.cnet.com/2000-20_4.html
Just type in what you want or need be specific you
might have to try a few times to get it right.
Tick in either the all software or the windows
software box.
IE: Motherboard name sound drivers
Start-Run - MSCONFIGunselect all the startup items and reboot. Then check if it shuts down properly (which it should now) - then go through each startup item with a reboot inbetween to see which is the troublesome one.Bear in mind you may disable your antivirus program doing this, so make sure this one is reselected after your troubleshooting.
there may have been a problem with one of the things that got plugged into it or a contact inside the plug may be touching a different piece of metal inside the port.
Hello,there are three possible reasons of this issue.1. Ac adapter2. Battery 3. Motherboard - you don't want this part to have a problem. It is very expensive.For this, you need to isolate which part is causing the problem.1. Remove the battery from your netbook and use the ac adapter only in powering up your computer.2. If it's not turning on (battery out and only the ac adapter is used), then check your ac adapter for signs of defects. It could be the ac adapter or the motherboard. If you have another ac adapter then you can try it. 3. If the ac adapter works with the computer, then you would need to replace the battery.Let me know if you have any questions.David
I have learned in the past when any type of computer says no bootable device that either one of the wires on the inside are disconnected or simply just needs the OS reloaded.
press windows button and in the
search type msconfig go to startup tab and uncheck those you dont want to
start.
scroll to the bottom
toolbar bottom of screen right click you can select task manager applications
also processes you will see whats running on your computer and ticking over you
might have a virus
if you see something
running that you does not need to be running select end now then you might you
might uninstall that particular program
and some unnecessary
programs
you should also check leads
from motherboard to hard drive for secure dust free connections
click start control panel
administrative tools computer management disk management right click on your
drive select properties click tools you should see click check now
click start tick in both
boxes this will schedule to on restart
do not have any input while
chkdsk utility is in progress any might damage your computer
also
you might download and use this registry cleaner it is totally free to use
http://download.cnet.com/ccleaner/
then defragment your hard
drive
adding more ram is the best
way of speeding up a computer
If
you're not sure if a module is right for your system use theCrucial Memory Advisor tool
for a list of guaranteed compatible modules
you
should always ask for a guarantee on compatability before purchasing any ram
and buy working pairs if possible
you might have to many
programs running at the same time
putting to much strain on the CPU
try uninstalling a few
unnecessary programs
this
should speed up your computer