eMachines ET1161 Support Question
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Question posted by Siekae on March 3rd, 2014
Emachine Et1161-05 Wont Power On
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on May 10th, 2014 5:00 AM
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Hi, typically when a desktop computer won't turn on, it's one of two things: the power supply unit or themotherboard (assuming you've ruled out the power coming from the wall or surge protector).
Power supplies are generally not terribly expensive. If you're not getting any power at all, the power supply is a likely culprit. It's a much cheaper option to try than the motherboard.
The motherboard is expensive to replace, so if you think the motherboard is the problem (if you've tried the power supply or ruled it out as the problem) it might be cheaper to get a new computer than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
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8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 3
...About This Reference 1
About this guide 2 Accessing the online User Guide 2 eMachines contact information 3 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 3
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer... computer 14 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain . 14
Preparing power connections 14 Protecting from power source problems 14 Checking the voltage selection 15
Connecting to a broadband ...
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Deleting unnecessary files 65 Checking the hard drive for errors 66 Defragmenting the hard drive 67 Backing up files 68 Scheduling maintenance tasks 69 ... Center 83 Memory 86 Memory card reader 86 Modem (cable or DSL 87 Modem (dial-up 87 Monitor 90 Mouse 91 Networks 91 Passwords 91 Power 92 Printer 92 Sound 94 Recovering your system 94
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... optical drive types" on . Press this button to turn the power on drive type). You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode.
Plug USB...see "Using a memory card" on page 28.
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Component
Icon
Optical disc drive
Memory card reader
Power button/power indicator
USB ports
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Description
Use this...
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...should always be moved to 115V or 230V. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz.
For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet...your computer, near the power cable connector. Use the power selection switch on the back of your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to the correct voltage position. www.emachines.com
Checking the voltage ...
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...press the power button to remove all electrical power from your computer's Start menu, click (Start).
It also saves your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the ...mode, the power indicator on using your computer's menus, see the "Customizing" chapter in the power supply and system board remain energized. www.emachines.com
5 To open your computer, unplug the power cord and...
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Restarting (rebooting) your computer
If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may need to restart (reboot) your computer does not turn off, press and hold the
power button until the computer turns off (about five seconds), then press it again to the lock icon,
then...
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... back of your computer,
then pull the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case.
Removing the side panel
Warning
To avoid exposure to internal components. www.emachines.com
Opening the case
Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 47
... of the memory module and remove it. - Windows starts and the
Windows desktop appears.
10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click
Properties. www.emachines.com
4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on the memory module bank and press the module firmly...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 55
... the instructions in
"Replacing the side panel" on page 38.
12 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord.
13 Turn on your computer.
14 If you are replacing a drive,
use your notes from Step... towel or other non-abrasive surface.
49 For more stability, place your computer on its side.
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8 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your computer. If you ...
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3 Remove all memory modules by following the directions
in "Installing memory" on page 40.
4 Disconnect all the power and data cables from the
system board, noting their locations and orientation.... the heat sink and processor" on the screw holes in the same procedure.
10 Slide the power supply back into the case with tape to make it easier to re-connect them later.
5 Remove ...
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... due to either extreme is safest at temperatures that are
blocked, your computer may overheat, resulting in high temperatures. www.emachines.com
Caring for an extended period of
time, unplug AC power.
59 The case, although strong, is not made to bump or drop your computer is not covered by your computer...
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...The color is not correct
• Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings
dialog box. www.emachines.com
Display
The screen resolution is not uniform
• Make sure that the display warms up for bent...on the display is plugged in your online User Guide. If the display is turned on, the power LED should be lit.
• Make sure that you are using an external display: •...
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...you have a technical problem with it. If you did not purchase the hardware or software from eMachines, see :
• Online Help • Printed documentation • The Microsoft Windows documentation •...to " questions about using recovery discs" on -screen instructions.
5 After Windows is supplying power.
A list of valid boot devices appears.
4 Press the arrow keys to select the ...
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...of this information if you call . Technical Support Serial number telephone number
105 eMachines contact information
The label on the side of your computer case contains information that...time of
your call for assistance. You can also go to troubleshoot your computer problem if:
• Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was...
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...switch, make sure that the safety instructions marked on the
rating label.
• If your eMachines system. Care during use
Warning
Do not use of this cord will fit only into the ... the extension cord ampere rating.
• If your system is fitted with a three-wire power cord to help guard against voltage surges and buildup of information technology equipment.
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indicator 7 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 92 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16
power button 7
power supply 15
printer installing 32 parallel port 9 setting default 92 troubleshooting 92 USB port 7, 9
programs ... 95 software 95 system 94 Windows 95 with eMachines Recovery Center 97 with Windows DVD 103 with Windows System Restore 99
recovery discs creating 96
8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 77
... monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. 4 Turn on your Windows desktop.
Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for Extend my Windows desktop onto this section are for ... size of the primary display, or as Resolution or Color Quality if necessary. www.emachines.com
Setting up multiple monitors
Important
The dialog boxes shown in the Display Settings dialog box...
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starting 59 updating 61
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online...multimedia files 30 music CD 31 video files 30 Windows Media Player file 30
power changing plans 75 plans 75 schemes 75
printer adding Bluetooth 55 sharing 54
printing...
Shared Documents folder 73
sharing drives 53 folders 53 printer 54
shortcuts adding to desktop 8 closing programs 17 closing windows 17 copying 17 deleting files and folders 17 ...
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5 To open your computer will not be used your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in your computer, unplug the power...up .
Turning off your computer
Warning
When you turn your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you can run programs...
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... from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - Windows starts and the
Windows desktop appears.
10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click
Properties. The tabs on the ...memory module should secure the memory module automatically. www.emachines.com
4 If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer is secure, you...
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