Computer Fix

CD-ROM not working If the CD-ROM drive stops working, the cause is probably dust, bad disks, a loose cable, or CD-ROM driver software. First...

No sound If you don’t hear sounds (such as beeps and music), the problem could be caused by hardware or software. Make sure the speakers ar...

Floppy-drive light If the floppy-drive light stays on, the data cable from the floppy drive is plugged into the motherboard (or floppy-drive...

Printers Problems Incomplete characters When you look at the printed paper, you might see that part of each character is missing. For examp...

Keyboard problems Your keyboard might seem broken. Here’s what to do. Wet keyboard If your keyboard got wet (because you spilled water, coff...

Mouse problems Mouse pointer lurches When you move the mouse, the mouse pointer (on the screen) is supposed to move also. If the mouse point...

Modern Windows problems If you’re using modern Windows (Windows 95, 98, Me, or XP), you might experience the following problems.… Windows do...