Ive been messing with my computer for a while, and I figured out its the power wire. I can turn it on with a screw driver, but, I cant get the power switch to work. So...how do I fix it? The wire isnt kinked and it looks like its till hooked to the button...so...how do I fix or replace it?
2007-03-16 06:07:27 · 1 answers · asked by Mashu 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
It sounds like you have a bad power button. All the button does is short one pin to another. When connected to the motherboard power connector, pressing the switch (which shorts the two pins together) signals the power supply to turn on. This is why you can turn the PC on with a screwdriver. I'd suggest getting a replacement switch. Look for a "momentary power switch" on ebay or radioshack. It should cost about $5
2007-03-16 07:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by Shashi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋