Help. My computer won't turn on

[micki mouse]

Its a dell. We had a power outage last night. Was plugged in to a surge protector.
Other things plugged in are working. Green light on back is on but it just won't turn on.

[Gmoney]

I know this sounds strange, but...

Try unplugging it for 15-30 seconds, plug it back in, and then try the power.

Had a similar issue with my last PC and that solved it every time.

If the green light in back is on, that suggests that your power supply is working, so it's probably just not getting the power-on signal from the switch, which is entirely possible after a power outage.  Disconnecting it from external power should reset things and get the power button working again.

[rewinderase]

Is it a laptop? Does anything happen if you hit the power button?
1. Try a different outlet that you know is working.
2. Try a different power supply.
3. Try taking the battery out, if it's a laptop.

[micki mouse]

Hmmm. Thanks guys. Tried unplugging for more than one minute
Light went off. Plugged back in. Light came on. Pressed on. Nothing happens.
It is a desktop. The light is on for the monitor.
I tried other outlets without success   
I was hoping not to have to take it to best buy today. Can anyone
look at it at my home? I'll pay for a blouse call.

[insan0]

disconnect everything from the computer.  Open the case, pull the battery off the motherboard, count to 10 and put it back in.  Reconnect everything and try turning it on again.

[Gmoney]

I could come by.  PM me your address?

[micki mouse]

Thanks. I did as insano suggested exactly and still nothing.

[rewinderase]

Thanks. I did as insano suggested exactly and still nothing.

I'm guessing the power supply might be fried. It should be about $50 at Best Buy. Let me know if you need any help.

[insan0]

Thanks. I did as insano suggested exactly and still nothing.

If that didn't do it you're likely SOL.  Likely need a new power supply at least, and probably a new motherboard.

[micki mouse]

Thanks everyone and especially to GMoney who came by and fixed my computer right up.  All of you were correct it was the power supply which he went and got a new one from Best Buy for me and put it in. Now I'm back up and running. 
Thanks again G, it was so nice to meet you and so cool of you to do that for me. I really appreciate it! Good Karma points for you!
Cheers!
 

[Mudd]

Another Buzz Success Story! 

[Gmoney]

Happy to get ya' going again and that the diagnosis was correct.  Good to meet you too!

[Mr.Man]

How much did the "blouse call" run you?  Hehe hehe best typo i've seen today.

[insan0]

How much did the "blouse call" run you?  Hehe hehe best typo i've seen today.

I was wondering if that meant payment would include flashing.

[micki mouse]

Ha Ha LOL!!    I just noticed that!  That's what I get for typing on my iPhone and it auto correcting for me since my computer was down!
But seriously, thanks again to all of you for the help and suggestions.  In a situation where it was a Sunday morning and I couldn't turn on my computer, I was thinking, Ugh, now I've got to take it somewhere and get it fixed and it was going to be a huge pain in the butt, and then I thought, hmmm let me  post something on the buzz and see if someone has any ideas, and then to have someone not only have ideas but actually make a blouse ....  um I mean house call and on top of that actually fix the computer, on a Sunday, was just a huge relief.
It's times like these when I'm really happy to have such a valuable source to turn to and it's one of the things that makes the EAV so cool.  Shout out to Ken for making it all happen and keep it happening!
Cheers to all!