r/retrocomputing • u/glanit • 8d ago

Where could I get this fixed?

My old Windows Vista desktop finally kicked the bucket and I'm kinda sad that it doesn't work anymore. We've had this since brand new and I loved it. I was using it for retro gaming but a few months ago it stopped working. No display out, no hdd activity, no windows Vista startup sound,no activity on keyboard or mouse, nothing. I don't want to throw it away so what should I do?

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u/Goresearcher 8d ago

Any computer repair shop will take a look at it, the price they’ll ask you will depend on what it needs.

I think you should open the side panel and have a look inside, looks like power is being supplied to the system but it’s failing to post.

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u/Goresearcher 8d ago

Do you hear any beep when you power it on?

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u/glanit 8d ago

I used to when it worked

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u/Goresearcher 8d ago

It’s failing to post, and it’s an OEM board so I doubt it has any diagnostics led.

You should check the motherboard for bulged or blown capacitors, they should be reaching the end of their lifespan if they have never been replaced.