Why the computer isnt working?

I was trying to install an old TDK CD Burner from my older computer to my new Gateway computer. After hooking it up I turned on the power to the computer and nothing happened. The green light on the front of my computer lit up and the light on my Intel motherboard lit up; however, the fan inside my computer did not come on, and nothing was going through to my monitor. I know the power was going through to my motherboard, but I do not know if it went into the fan. There was also no sound coming from my computer to indicate to me that it was on. When I pushed in the power button to turn the power to the computer off, the green light did not go out and power continued to enter into the computer until I finally had to unplug the power cord from the back of my computer to turn it off. Could I have unplugged a wire inside the fan or put the wrong plugs in my CD Burner causing a problem in my computer? Is there something I may have done to my motherboard or could plugging in the older TDK burner to my new computer have caused a problem?

Thank you for your time,

Carter Hulcher

Orlando, FL

This question was answered on February 28, 2003. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting.

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You just need to replace your power supply

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Posted by linda of Katharine Gibbs School - New York on February 28, 2003

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