You press the power button and the computer stays silent. Or the fans start spinning but nothing appears on screen. Or the PC turns on for a second and immediately dies. The symptoms look alike, but there are dozens of possible causes — from a loose cable to a burnt-out power controller on the motherboard. Our technician comes to you, finds the fault and in most cases fixes it on the spot.
Why "trying everything" is a bad idea
When a computer won't start, it's tempting to try everything: reseat the cables, pull out the memory, press the button again and again. But if the cause is a short circuit or a failing power supply, every new attempt can finish off parts that are still healthy — the motherboard, the graphics card, the drive holding your data. This matters most after a power surge, a thunderstorm or a blackout, which happen regularly in Tbilisi.
Professional diagnostics start by checking power with a dedicated tester rather than guesswork. That removes the risk and quickly narrows down the suspects.
How the fault shows itself
- no response to the button at all — no sound, no lights;
- fans spin but there is no picture or signal on the monitor;
- it turns on for 1–2 seconds and shuts off;
- beeping from the case — a series of short or long tones;
- a click or burning smell from the power supply;
- it only starts on the second or third attempt.
Common causes
The power supply is the most frequent culprit: cheap units can't cope with voltage fluctuations and years in dust. The motherboard — swollen capacitors or a burnt component in the CPU power circuit. Memory and graphics card — oxidised contacts or a failed chip. The power button and case wiring — mundane but common. Less often it's the processor or a BIOS settings problem after an update.
How we diagnose and repair
- Questions. We find out what happened before the failure: a surge, moving the PC, cleaning or an update.
- Power check. We test the socket, surge protector and every power supply rail with a tester.
- Minimal configuration. We disconnect extra devices and check memory, graphics and drives one at a time.
- Board inspection. We look for swollen capacitors and signs of overheating or shorts.
- Replacement. We fit a working power supply or other part from the mobile kit, or agree on ordering one.
- Data and stability check. We make sure the drive is intact and the system runs stably under load.
If the power went after a storm or surge, don't switch the computer on again before the technician arrives. That gives the remaining components the best chance of survival.
Guide prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Call-out and diagnostics | from 40 ₾ |
| Power supply replacement | from 30 ₾ + part |
| Power button / case wiring repair | from 30 ₾ |
| BIOS reset and recovery | from 40 ₾ |
| Motherboard repair | from 80 ₾ |
Why choose us
- 24/7 call-outs across Tbilisi and the suburbs;
- professional testers instead of guesswork;
- spare power supplies and memory in the technician's car;
- your data protected even in serious failures;
- a warranty on labour and fitted parts.
