eMachines ET1641 Support Question
eMachines ET1641 Support Question
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Question posted by karlyamaka on May 17th, 2014
Emachine Et1641 Desktop Will Not Power On
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on June 27th, 2014 5:13 AM
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Often when a desktop computer won't turn on, it's because one of two components has failed: either the power supply unit or the motherboard (assuming you've ruled out the power coming in from the wall or surge protector as the problem).
Power supplies are generally not terribly expensive, compared to other components. 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. If you have a voltmeter or a power supply tester, you can check the power supply to verify that it's not supplying any power.
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.
Power supplies are generally not terribly expensive, compared to other components. 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. If you have a voltmeter or a power supply tester, you can check the power supply to verify that it's not supplying any power.
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 ...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 23
.... In order to "wake" it does turn off or slow down your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you turn your computer will not...components in the power supply and system board remain energized. Waking your online User Guide. www.emachines.com
5 To open your computer is in Sleep mode, move the mouse, press a key on the power button flashes. ...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 47
... away 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 amount of memory in ...panel" on page 38.
7 Return your computer. 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 sides of the memory module...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 61
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3 Remove all the power and data cables from the
system board, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the ...the new system board by following the directions in the same procedure.
10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install
the four screws to secure the power supply to your computer.
6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws
Screws
7 ...
8512161 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 77
... files.
4 Copy your personal data files to removable media or to
another computer on the desktop.
OR - The My Documents window opens and displays many of your network. For example, ... extension (the part of your old computer's documents folder for personal data files.
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Finding your documents
Many programs save your online User Guide. Go to locate other files...
8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 3
... 1: Getting Help 1
Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting eMachines 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3
Chapter 2: Using Windows 5
Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8
Working with files and folders 10 Viewing...
8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 13
You can start programs, open it.
7 If you the first level of the Windows desktop. www.emachines.com
Using the Start menu
Help
For more using the Start menu. The Start menu opens, showing
you click an
item with a folder icon, the ...
8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 17
... files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. A pop-up
menu opens on the desktop.
3 Click Cut on the pop-up menu. 4 Open the destination folder. 5 With the pointer inside... copy or cut and paste a file or folder, you remove the file or folder from the clipboard.
www.emachines.com
To create a folder: Shortcut
Click File ➧ New ➧ Folder ➧ type name
1 Click...
8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 19
... on your computer by double-clicking the name in the results window.
Files and folders found using the Search:
1 Click (Start), then click Search. www.emachines.com
To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution
Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER...
8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 41
...you add a WMA or MP3 file to your music library, you download are automatically added to your desktop to a music file. The new
track information appears in the Windows Media Player library.
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Windows ...your music library by sorting, and add information to the
music library. www.emachines.com
Building a music library
Use Windows Media Player to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. ...
8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 58
... log onto one of your computers, you can see the network name, but you can share your desktop computer. • Turn off any actions suggested.
• If you can add a printer to ...your network is plugged in and compare the status lights on
the front of the devices, then power them back on each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed.
Help
For more information...
8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 61
...printer. 3 Click Print. The Network Connections window opens.
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Bluetooth lets you are using a desktop computer or if your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device. 2 Click (Start), Control Panel, ... device, you must install the driver for the printer on -screen instructions.
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Copying files across the network
To copy files across the network
Important
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8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 73
... the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. The Choose a desktop background dialog box opens.
2 Click the Picture Location list, then click the location...click Change
desktop background. The Window Color and Appearance dialog box opens.
2 Click one of the color choices and adjust the Color intensity slider, then click OK. www.emachines.com
Changing ...
8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 75
...The gadget selection window opens.
2 Click the gadget you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on your Windows desktop. Although you want , then click OK. They can include:
• Clocks and timers... the top of the Sidebar, or right-click in the Sidebar. www.emachines.com
Changing gadgets
Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are saved.
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8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 77
...desktop ➧ Personalize ➧ Display Settings.
6 Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), click Attached, then click Apply. 7 Adjust properties such as an extension to your computer. www.emachines...appears on your Windows desktop. You can use a projector or additional monitor:
1 Turn off your computer. 2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into an AC power outlet, then turn ...
8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 81
... or hard drive is automatically turned off. www.emachines.com
Changing power-saving settings
Changing the power plan
Power plans (groups of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. Help
For more information about power plans, click Start, then click Help and Support.
You can select one of power settings) let you want, then
click Save...
8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 91
...across network 55 files and folders 11, 17 text and graphics 17
creating data disc 39 desktop icon 8 desktop shortcut 8 document 15 folder 10 MP3 file 34 music file 34 video DVD 37 WMA ... 6
using Start menu 7
DHCP 44, 50
disconnecting from Internet 20
display using screen saver 68
documentation eMachines Web site 2 help 2 Help and Support 2 online help 3
documents creating 15 opening 16 printing 16...
8513042 - eMachines Desktop Computer User Guide - Page 93
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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 ...
8513152 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 23
...computer, certain components in Windows to "wake" it does turn off your desktop layout so the next time you restore power, the programs are laid out just as you turn off , it up... search for about changing the power button mode, see "Using Windows" and "Customizing Windows" in Sleep mode, the power indicator on your computer from the wall outlets. www.emachines.com
5 To open your ...
8513152 - eMachines Desktop Hardware Reference Guide - Page 45
Windows starts and the
Windows desktop appears.
10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click
Properties. OR If you are removing...following the instructions in your computer. When the module is displayed.
39 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 sides of the memory module should secure the ...
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