My power went out from a storm, and after the power came back on, one of my computers won't turn on. I opened it up to see if anything smelled fried, but I didn't smell anything. Could it be the power supply? Oh, and I'm not sure if it was already like this, but one of the plugs inside the computer is unplugged. It is "p8" I'm not sure if it was already like that though, because I can't find anywhere to plug it in.
2006-09-11 06:12:48 · 9 answers · asked by <('_')> 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
There is a green LED light that blinks on and off on the back of the tower when the computer is plugged into the wall
2006-09-11 06:20:41 · update #1
How do I reset all connections on the motherboard?
2006-09-11 06:21:38 · update #2
The Outlet works, I've already tested it with other things
2006-09-11 06:24:06 · update #3
The surge protector that the comp was plugged into is blinking a light that says that there is a wiring FAULT. I don't know if that means anything
2006-09-11 06:27:48 · update #4
Yes it could be your power supply. If you have another one to test with, this can answer your question. Just be sure it is the right type of plugs (ie: If ATX, make sure you try with another ATX). When you turn on the computer, do you get any lights at all, or does the CPU fan come on at all? These can also help determine if the power supply is dead. If you don't see any indication of power, then try replacing the power supply. If it is not the power supply, you may have to start looking at the motherboard and/or CPU.
As for the p8, this is just a power molex for cd/dvd drives, and hard drives, etc. Your computer comes with a number of them, but most likely you would never use them all.
2006-09-11 06:16:49 · answer #1 · answered by clievers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply do not mess with the cables inside. If there is one unplugged, it is for sure it should stay that way. Just make sure the power cord is securely plugged INTO the computer and into the wall outlet.
Let's do something. Go to the switch and turn on the light. ... Does it work? Hmmm, I don't see anything. Maybe it is because you are far from me.
Well, check if the outlet is working. Plug in something else, like a lamp.
2006-09-11 13:22:55 · answer #2 · answered by Machin AQP 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at your surge protector, that probobly blew during the storm. Quick check is to plug the compouter directly into the wall and see if that works. Otherwise, reseat all the power connections on the motherboard. If that dont work, it is time to get a new power supply
2006-09-11 13:18:11 · answer #3 · answered by Jon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry about the p8 it was most likely not plugged in
do you have the pc plugged into a power strip
have you made sure the power strip has been reset
have you tried unplugging everything and plugging back in
good luck
2006-09-11 13:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by ian6868 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a new power strip, and try a new power supply if you can. If it went out during a storm then it easily could have been fried. Usually there's no external damage to let you know that it got fried.
2006-09-11 13:18:04 · answer #5 · answered by Jestep 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all make sure that all the cables which is going out of the power supply are in their right places . if this doesn't work try using another power supply , and make sure that the RAM is working properly because your problem may harm the RAM slot .
2006-09-11 13:17:58 · answer #6 · answered by m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh.......I think you turned it on if you're on the internet.
2006-09-11 13:15:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
try pluggin the damn thing in!
2006-09-11 13:15:11 · answer #8 · answered by Yayyer!!! 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
PLUG it In PLUG it in!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-11 13:18:11 · answer #9 · answered by Lizette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋