How To Fix Computer Fails to Boot

It might be aggravating when a computer has trouble starting up. It might be challenging to know where to begin when mending a system, whether during assembly or when it abruptly stops operating. If the boot issues prevent you from even entering the bios, accessing the OS system becomes more challenging.  

Here are some remedies you can attempt if your computer won't boot up or install the operating system : 

1. Check all cables and connections, including the power and data cables on the hard drive and motherboard, to ensure they are all securely fastened.

2. Examine the hard drive: A corrupt or damaged hard drive may result in boot issues. If you want to check the hard drive's condition, try utilizing third-party software like CrystalDiskInfo or HD Tune. You may need to replace the hard drive if issues are found with it.

3. Check RAM: Damaged or improperly installed RAM can cause the computer to fail to boot. Try removing and reinstalling the RAM carefully or use new RAM if the RAM is damaged.

4. Check the graphics card: A faulty graphics card can cause the computer to fail to boot or display abnormally. Try removing and reseating the graphics card carefully or using a new graphics card if the graphics card is damaged.

5. Check BIOS: BIOS is the program responsible for starting the computer and controlling the hardware. If the BIOS is configured incorrectly, it can cause boot problems. Try resetting BIOS to default settings or try updating BIOS if available.

6. Use bootable media to start the machine and fix the issue if booting issues continue. Examples of bootable media include a bootable USB or operating system installation DVD.

7. Use third-party software: You can also use third-party software such as operating system repair utilities or boot repair utilities to fix the problem.

Further Testing ✅:

If you've tried all of the recommendations above and are still stuck on the BIOS screen, testing the current hardware configuration with a new motherboard might be a useful next step. This will require reseating the CPU, cooler, other components, but will help eliminate the motherboard as the problem.

Most PC issues can be fixed, but if you're working with an older system, it might be time to upgrade. Computer hardware can last a long time when properly maintained, but as PC technology advances, even the most reliable components eventually need updating for the ideal user experience.