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pat0982 [LAST WARNING] · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 7:34 pm Post subject: no power

hey guys. i need help

so i turn off my computer and now it wont boot up -
the green light on the Motherboard has power i assume or the light wouldnt come on..
assuming its not the power suplly, if i am wrong tell me please
the problem is the computer wont turn on at all -

please help * suggesnt were to start - i just dunno - could my hd be dead -

thanks
pat
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pat0982 [LAST WARNING] · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 9:19 pm Post subject: anyone

anyone able to help please post...
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ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

it sounds like you have a blown power supply.........or perhaps a fuse it there somewhere is shot.
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pat0982 [LAST WARNING] · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 9:40 pm Post subject: fuse

how do i replace a fuse, or do i just replace entire power supply...

never replaced a fuse in a pc before.
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ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

you would have to crack open the power supply.........but if its under warrenty i would try to take it back
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JayDubya · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 9:55 pm Post subject:

how is your motherboard placed in your case? do you have standoff points?

try the motherboard outside the case to see if that works.
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2old2care · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 10:12 pm Post subject:

Hey Pat....Here comes my stock answers/questions to start with.
Since we have some power, (mobo light), Let's see that the two wires coming from the front panel switch are still hooked to mobo, and that the switch feels (clicks) normally. (no change)
I am also assuming that it does not Beep when button is pushed. (no post)
Assuming that's all cool...I would start unpluging unneeded things. Floppy, hd's, cdroms. Methodically.... basically you can unplug all pci cards. Everything except mobo and you must leave in the video board. Hopefully you will not have to go this far. As stated previously, getting in here will void any warranty you may have. It still could be the power supply, but I wouldn't assume so quite yet.
Also, PLEASE unplug the power cord before you reach into your case.
Rule of thumb...if that little mobo light is on you shouldn't be in there.
And...do all this on a nice desk or table, don't be rollin' around on the nylon carpet with your puter.
You probably knew this, but I felt it needed to be said in this forum every so often.
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JayDubya · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 10:16 pm Post subject:

yes, the mobo must only touch a static free surface (i.e.- cardboard) never carpet. one little jolt could ruin it.
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pat0982 [LAST WARNING] · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 10:51 pm Post subject: ?

if i get a cheap power supply and it powers up - that tells me the problem is in the power supply rite?
all i was goin to connet with the MB connector just to see if i can get power to it - casue if i do ill go buy a 500walt power supply...damn return policy on pc parts is lame so i wanna make sure i get what i need..

thanks
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2old2care · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 11:38 pm Post subject:

Unless of course you plug the other back in and it works. Then you pull your hair out.

But.... that is one way, to see if the supply is bad.
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JayDubya · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 9:20 am Post subject:

i really really don't thing this is a psu issue. if it was, then the steps you mentioned would be a good way to figure it out. have you tried 2old's or my suggestions yet? that way you will not have to buy a new psu if it isn't necessary.

i think the mobo may have grounded out against the case . . . my 2 cents.
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pat0982 [LAST WARNING] · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 10:48 am Post subject: look

i started to look around and it doesnt look like the MB grounded aganist the case any where. i totally took everything out and looked at the MB.. i am starting to get pissed, casue i love that MB and stuff.
well gotta wait a week before i get paid so i can go out and buy a power supply tester, posibly a power supply and then go from there... i mite take it to a local shop and just see what they got to say....
thanks
pat
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JayDubya · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 12:18 pm Post subject:

have you tried the mobo on a piece of cardboard?

try shorting the power turn on jumpers with a good screwdriver (i.e.- no rust)

you do not necessarily have to buy a psu. we are trying to save you money!!!
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Ham_fisT · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 12:27 pm Post subject:

yeah...switches can fail too,
it'd be a real bummer if you bought a new psu and all it was was a broken power switch!!
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2old2care · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 12:41 pm Post subject:

Yeah, on some cases the switch will come out of it's plastic clips on the front panel. You think you're pushing it, but not really getting the switch. When I find these I glue them in.
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pat0982 [LAST WARNING] · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 1:32 pm Post subject:

hey guys
2old2care - you were right thanks for the tip, i looked at my power led and it came out of the little socket... i was like wow, casue thats never happed to me before.. before i hook it back up i mite get a can of air and blow all the dust out of it casue there is alot in there.. i would like to say thanks for all the help and suggestions that i got to help with this problem.. now i boot and there is a loud noise. i think i need to replace my cpu fan casue thats were its commin from...

well thanks guys and take care.

pat
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Ham_fisT · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 1:37 pm Post subject:

SWEEEEEET.... :^)

most times it's the simplest things that drive you crazy!

glad you could get 'er runnun'!!!
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2old2care · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 1:40 pm Post subject:

^^^^^yeah simple things. I should of thought of it sooner.

Glad your up and runnin'.

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[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 1:42 pm Post subject:

its a good thing to have a pro around, isnt it? I am glad to have all these new people around that are contributing alot to you group.

Good Job goes out to 2old2care
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2old2care · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 5:54 pm Post subject:

[KoG] ..... Careful calling me a pro.

That would imply being able to make living doing this.

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JayDubya · Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2004 12:21 am Post subject:

aren't you glad you didn't have to go out and get a new psu, Pat?

good catch 2Old. a welcome new addition
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Josh · Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2004 9:16 am Post subject:

Well, i had to fix one of my parents friends comps this morning...which meant i had to give them my old PSU as thier one was dead...well, i got £20 on the bright side

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2old2care · Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2004 12:37 pm Post subject:

K "Weaz" it is.....You figure out how to get rich doin' this, gimme a call, I'm in.

THX to all for the acceptance into your little group.
I think I've found pretty nice place to "hang out."
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