toaster is plugged in but not ON.  Need statistics.
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Of course it can. Its not highly likely to, but it CAN. Any appliance or device that is plugged into a power source basically has power in it's "veins", meaning in it's wires.\n\nIf there is a short anywhere internally in the unit it can create a spark that could cause a fire. Again, not terribly likely but it does happen.\n\nI don't have any stats on this but if you google it I'm sure you can find some.
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best idea is to have the modem disconnected until the laptop is on the windows screen, since on a laptop the power saving is active all the time, and this can cause a problem with a device being detected. \nu can turn this off via the device manager.
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check if there is any internal burning of components. If the motherboard or any subordinate board is burnt, the system goes into lockdown. If you find the burn, replace the part and you should be fine. You can identlfy the burn by the smell.\n\nIn case there is no burning, check all your connections and make sure they are secure and not loose. Specially the power and monitor cables. Make sure the power outlet is not overloaded with hardware.\n\nIf things still dont work, contact dell. Their after sales service is pretty decent..
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keep it plug into the power for a while..and then try to power on
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First, check to see if the electrical socket you are using is good. Try plugging in some other equipment to see if the same problem occurs or get an electrician to check it for you. If the socket is fine, then the problem is either with the power adapter of the switch or the electrical circuit of the switch. If the equipment is within warranty period don't bother yourself. Report it to your supplier and get them to check it for you.\n(Please provide updates for speedy resolution of your problem)
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Did you have a power outage?  Surge perhaps?\nSomething took out the power supply right?\nIf you aren't getting any kind of beep code or anything and everything seems to be reacting normally.  The very first thing I would do is check to make sure the monitor didn't get toasted!\nAlways verify the monitor isn't fried before you go to the MB and other internal parts of the pc for troubleshooting a video related issue.  Did you get responses from the hard disk, or cd rom after the power supply was replaced?
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make sure your computer is plugged in!!
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Sounds like you bonked something opening it up and the power supply got messed up. I was trying to work on an old Gateway and the motherboard started to smoke :0, guess some computers weren't made to open up.
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Check your "Power" settings\nRight click anywhere on yor desktop\nSelect Properites\nSelect the Screensaver tab\nAt the bottom select Power\n\nIt will show you you rcurrent Hard Drive and monitor power settings
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Why don't you just use the setting within windows to detect power.... if the laptop is running on batteries then have the computer turn off or go into hibernate.
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Maybe the computer went into power conservation mode. Try pressing the power button.
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Ooooooooh \ntack it easy...\n 1) first make sure that every thing is fixed correctly and if necessary re-assemble the PC.\n 2) reset the BIOS (remove battery or by jumpier)\n 3) finally Chick the power supply (SMPS) connections or change it.\n\nGOOD LUCK
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It sounds like it is staying in Standby Mode.\nRight Click Desktop> Screen Saver> Power>   System Stanby and Hibernates to (NEVER).\n\nGo to to system Setup. Restart your system and press F2.\nand set power Management.\nHarry
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Try http://performance.toast.net/
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Hopefully you have not shorted your motherboard. If you havn't then replacing the SMPS (power unit) will do. Otherwise, you are in for a lot of expense. Buying a new motherboard.
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Open the case and read the information on your power supply. Windows wont give you any information about your power supply.
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Hi,\nYou said the power is on so I'm assuming you are seeing a light next to the monitor's power button, if not, ensure the monitor is plugged in properly and there isn not a short in the wire.\n\nIn the event the monitor is plugged in properly and turned on, ensure the monitor is connected the back of the PC. There is usually a little pic of a monitor beside the correct connector  or the connectors are colour coded (eg blue end cable to the blue connector at the back of the PC). Makes the cable is screwed on properly. If all else fails, try connecting a monitor that works on another machine to yours, if it works on yours, then your monitor isn't working, take it to a technician or back where you bought it.