Please help people, ive got a serious problem. I had a power cut yesterday, and obviously the COMPUTER went off. But when the ELECTRICITY returned the computer automatically turned itself on but there was no signal to the monitor, the dvd DRIVE doesnt have any lights or open, the keyboard doesnt work, the MOUSE laser is on, motherboard light is on, USB devices dont work and finally i cant turn it off, i have to take the plug outa the wall. Im in bit of a pickle because i have lots of assignments to be doing. Any help will be gratefully received, I have checked all cables, took all components out and in again. I just dont know what to do. Thanx

Jamie Could be a bad power supply / motherboard / RAM. Try stripping the system (remove any expansion cards...network, modem. sound, etc.) to just the motherboard, RAM & video, reboot and see what comes up.

POST back with the results.

Alan <>< Are you using any backup UPS or something that could protect your computer from power surges?