Common Problems

Question 1

What hardware components are subject to common problems?

Answer 1

Storage devices.
Motherboards and internal components.
Power Supply.
CPU and Memory.
Displays.

Question 2

What common problems do storage devices have?

Answer 2

Loose/incorrect cable connections.
Incorrect drive and media formats.
Incorrect jumper and BIOS settings.

Question 3

What common problems do motherboards and internal components face?

Answer 3

Incorrect or loose cables.
Failed components.
Incorrect drivers.
Corrupted updates.

Question 4

What common problems do power supplies face?

Answer 4

Faulty power supply.
Loose connections.
Insufficient wattage.

Question 5

What common problems do CPU and Memory face?

Answer 5

Faulty installations.
Incorrect BIOS settings.
Inadequate cooling and ventilation.
Compatibility issues.

Question 6

What common issues do displays face?

Answer 6

Incorrect settings.
Loose connections.
Incorrect or corrupted drivers.

Question 7

What should you do if a device is faulty?

Answer 7

Replace it.

Question 8

What should you do if a device is not supported?

Answer 8

Use a format that is supported.

Question 9

What should you do if a device cannot connect due top faulty BIOIS settings?

Answer 9

Reconfigure the BIOS settings.

Question 10

What should you do if the system attempts to boot to an incorrect device?

Answer 10

Check that boot order is configured correctly.

Check that removeable drives do not contain media that would interfere with boot.

Question 11

What should you do if fans are working but the computer is not booting?

Answer 11

Check the CPU is functioning. The POST is likely being interrupted with.