Let me start with, I have a HP p6090d bought in 2009. Incl: Nvidia geforce gt120, Intel Quad 2 core processor Q8300.
First sign of problem: no input signal in monitor. Googled around and it seems common. Tried the usual power off, wait etc method and it works. Happens on and off recently. But had started happening after 2yrs warranty ended.
Next, the above method stopped working. What solved it was removing the graphics card and reseating it. Lasted a few days then no signal again. This time round, I removed the graphics card and cleaned the connector bit and that works.
Few days later, I spotted a 1 pixel pink line on the side of the monitor. Grows to a thick pink line once and then reverts to 1 pixel thin. Disappeared on its own after two days.
Fast forward to yesterday, I suddenly find my pc clock slower by about 40mins. It was connected to internet all the time and under settings, it's suppose to sync with the internet time. I had to manually sync it twice (first failed) to get it in sync. When shutting down later that night, the pc doesn't shut down but stays at the shutting down vista screen. The hdd activity light shows a slow flicker (indicating no activity?). I had to manually force a shut down by holding the power button. (This is not the first time, happens occasionally)
Today, I completely can't boot the pc. When I power it on, the fans spin, I hear one or two spins from the hdd and then nothing from the hdd. The hdd light on the front of the cpu case didn't even light up once. The heatsink fan however is crazy loud. Monitor shows no input.
What I already did to try to troubleshoot:
Remove graphics card, place it back again
Clean heatsink fan to the best I can since I can't remove it without reapplying thermal paste (which I don't have)
Reset cmos jumpers
Replaced cmos battery
I had contacted HP support but they didn't really help since it's out of warranty. The guy had me check stuff and he confirmed the monitor is working fine, the psu is alright and he told me to bring the whole cpu to service. It's crazy expensive for a mere diagnosis so if anyone here is able to help out, it will be great.
I am thinking it might be a spoiled graphics card? But will it prevent boot up, even no hdd sign of life? Is it the problem with the heatsink? Or is the motherboard completely fried?
Also, is it worth fixing or getting a new PC? Thanks.
First sign of problem: no input signal in monitor. Googled around and it seems common. Tried the usual power off, wait etc method and it works. Happens on and off recently. But had started happening after 2yrs warranty ended.
Next, the above method stopped working. What solved it was removing the graphics card and reseating it. Lasted a few days then no signal again. This time round, I removed the graphics card and cleaned the connector bit and that works.
Few days later, I spotted a 1 pixel pink line on the side of the monitor. Grows to a thick pink line once and then reverts to 1 pixel thin. Disappeared on its own after two days.
Fast forward to yesterday, I suddenly find my pc clock slower by about 40mins. It was connected to internet all the time and under settings, it's suppose to sync with the internet time. I had to manually sync it twice (first failed) to get it in sync. When shutting down later that night, the pc doesn't shut down but stays at the shutting down vista screen. The hdd activity light shows a slow flicker (indicating no activity?). I had to manually force a shut down by holding the power button. (This is not the first time, happens occasionally)
Today, I completely can't boot the pc. When I power it on, the fans spin, I hear one or two spins from the hdd and then nothing from the hdd. The hdd light on the front of the cpu case didn't even light up once. The heatsink fan however is crazy loud. Monitor shows no input.
What I already did to try to troubleshoot:
Remove graphics card, place it back again
Clean heatsink fan to the best I can since I can't remove it without reapplying thermal paste (which I don't have)
Reset cmos jumpers
Replaced cmos battery
I had contacted HP support but they didn't really help since it's out of warranty. The guy had me check stuff and he confirmed the monitor is working fine, the psu is alright and he told me to bring the whole cpu to service. It's crazy expensive for a mere diagnosis so if anyone here is able to help out, it will be great.
I am thinking it might be a spoiled graphics card? But will it prevent boot up, even no hdd sign of life? Is it the problem with the heatsink? Or is the motherboard completely fried?
Also, is it worth fixing or getting a new PC? Thanks.
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