1. Is the computer plugged in? This sounds simple enough, but you'd be amazed how often a power cord is the source of the trouble. Show me a stone-cold dead PC and I'll find a loose power cord, usually at the computer end. Alternately: The power strip/surge protector has somehow been switched off.
   
2.  Are you looking at the right cord? If the computer starts but the monitor doesn't, guess which power cord it is? That, or it's the monitor cable if the monitor turns on but there is no picture.
   
3. Plug and re-plug. And if the network, modem, keyboard, or mouse is on the fritz...until proven otherwise, it is always a cable problem. Turn everything off and unplug and re-plug all the cords and cables, and many problems will work themselves out.
   
4. Have you checked your PC cards? Likewise, check to see if a cable has somehow wiggled one of the add-on cards out of its socket. If any of the cables attached to your PC want to wiggle around despite being firmly screwed in, this is likely your problem. You'll have to open the computer to fix this one.
   
5. Is there ink/toner in the printer? It's amazing how a lack thereof can impede your printing efforts.
   
6. Are you sure the phone jack works? When you plug a regular phone into your modem line, do you get dial tone? If not check any adapters that may be plugged into the phone jack.
   
7. What have you changed recently? While it's true that computers sometimes break down for no reason, most problems have something to do with new hardware or software and occur shortly after installation. I am amazed by how often I ask people what software they've recently added/uninstalled and they can't tell me--until the sixth or seventh time I've asked. Does uninstalling, then reinstalling problem software fix things?
   
8. Does removing the hardware clear up the trouble? USB devices are a problem in this regard as the computer may not be able to provide enough power to the device. Trying uninstalling as many USB devices as you can and see if the problem goes away--some devices, for example, don't get enough power from a hub but work fine when connected directly to the computer.
   
9. Where are you booting from? If there is a diskette in the drive or a CD is trying to boot your computer, you can get really odd errors--so make sure all the drives are empty.
   
10. When in doubt, reboot. Finally, of course you've already rebooted the computer (more than once, if necessary) to see if it solves the problem. You have, haven't you? You'd be amazed how many people stare at a frozen computer waiting for it to come back to life. This sometimes does happen, but after about 10 minutes of waiting, consider a power-down reboot. Likewise, sometimes it takes multiple reboots to make a problem go away.

David Olsen - Escrow Officer

Our office network was not as effective as we needed. And our IT department consist of three people servicing 200 people across three office buildings in Las Vegas, Southern Nevada. They had their hands full. We needed our own supplemental IT gurus. We needed IT support staff just for us. Our computers were creahing too often.

I called LVIT to supplement our computer maintenance when our IT staff could not get to us. They offer virus repair, preventive maintenance, tech support - just enough for our department to get ahead and to not solely rely on our internal IT staff who are always swamped.

LVIT does Nevada computer repair - they will come to your office and get you up and running. In addition to On-site computer maintenance and computer repair they offer Computer network installation and support. It is good to have a fresh set of eyes to evaluate your network security. If you need to tweak your web site, no problem, LVIT offers internet solutions - such as database support. They offer more than just computer hardware maintenance and computer tune-ups.

If you want your department to get ahead - but your normal IT staff is swamped? Then call in the las vegas computer repair Techs from LVIT.

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John Parillo - Editor

When it comes time to upgrade,virus removal or simple maintenance on my pc, I call LVIT - they come to me. My network was slow - just when an important meeting was taking place. I called LVIT for an emergency service - and they came right over, diagnosed the slow performance on the network and got my system up to speed. Networks, nevada computer services, computer repair, anything lvit, computer will get it done.

I used to take my system in for pc repairs at the store I bought it at. Let me tell you hauling a pc for repairs is no easy task. I love LVIT's on-site repair and on-site computer service. They come and make house calls, the repairs are quick - sense you did not have to unplug your computer. I recommend them for all your computer help.

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Ricardo Toya - Student UNLV

I just needed my single computer fixed. Made a report for school and then the computer decides to not turn on. I do not have the time to jump in my car and give my computer to the computer store for them to keep for a week - the report was due tomorrow. LVIT does great computer repair in las vegas, they will come to your dorm room- I did not have to unplug my computer and bring a single hard drive to a repair shop. They saved my data, even printed my report so I would not stress - they fixed my system so it would boot. Need help with las vegas repair or WAN? They are certified to take care of all your systems. There is no need to go anywhere else for your las vegas computer repairs or las vegas computer service. Call them, your computer will stay with you. That in itself is worth the service, knowing your computer is not out of your sight!