The power source went out on my pc. I replaced it and it still wont start. push the power button and nothing. the fan on the power source wont even turn on. nothing happens-zilch. anyone have any good sensible suggestions?
Thank you.
2007-01-09 10:01:01 · 6 answers · asked by Rick L 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
its fubared cant be fixed. the only thing u might be able to save is ur hard drives if u have more then one.
2007-01-09 10:06:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely check the 24 pin main connection to the motherboard and the 4 pin ATX12V connector, also on the motherboard. (If your computer is more than four years old it may not have this second connector) If one or neither of these are plugged in your computer definitely won't start or won't work properly. Also check the connection from the actual power button to the motherboard; if it is disconnected or reversed your computer also won't start. Your new power supply may also be bad, you can "jump start" it by doing the steps here:
http://www.overclock.net/faqs/96712-how-jump-start-power-supply-psu.html
(Plug some peripherals into it when you test because it should have some load on it)
The motherboard might be shorted to the case causing it to not start. If possible take the motherboard out of the case and try turning it on.
If nothing here solved your problem, you may have a bad motherboard.
2007-01-09 10:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your power supply may not be the problem. it could be your motherboard and\or one of your cards.
BTW, most new power supplies fans do NOT come on when you first turn them on, they only come on when the power supply reaches a certain temperature.
I suggest you remove every card, and any external devices plugged into your computer except for the following....
1: leave ONLY your video card installed (have to see the screen)
2: Leave the keyboard & Mouse plugged in.
*IF* your computer comes up, then you most likely have a bad peripheral card. So, just plug one card in at a time until your computer doesn't boot, then you have your bad component.
*IF* your computer never comes up after removing all the above, then you most likely have a bad motherboard.
2007-01-09 10:13:25 · answer #3 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is not any different indicators of beginning that's the motherboard. also you may favor to envision the voltage outputs of the PSU. (short out the P1 connector with a paper clip and use a voltmeter on the pins)
2016-12-02 01:37:50 · answer #4 · answered by saylors 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr
2007-01-10 13:15:46 · answer #5 · answered by asila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...and forgive me for asking, but did you use the same line cord from the old power supply?
...and the wall outlet is okay?
Sometimes the obvious can kill you.
2007-01-09 11:01:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋