Check the power supply fan to see if it turns easily. A sticky fan won't turn and keeps the Power supply from working. You can get a PS for about $50.00 here: http://www.affordablesurplus.com/bestec-atx-250-12e-power-supply.asp The best way to check is with a power supply tester. Replacement is very easy. There's a tutorial here: http://support.gateway.com/support/manlib/cmponts/Process/8508750/08750c01.htm carmen strickland wrote: > E-machines t2885. I'm getting no power at all to the > machine. Tried switching power cords and plugging > directly into the wall instead of the surge, nothing. > > Monitor is still working and everything else plugged > into the surge as well. > > I checked online and a few sources said power source > gone bad, but that it's pretty easy to replace. > > How would I go about checking for sure, and then > replacing it? > > It's 2.8 gig, 512 mb if that has any bearing. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech > support at our newest website: > http://freepctech.com > > The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering our special coffee mugs and mouse pads with the PCBUILD logo... at a great price!!! http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml