Problem turning on the computer

computerfreak · 03-03-2006, 01:12 AM

I have a problem turning on the computer as the computer doesnt react to the button being pressed. i have made sure that the power is on and that the psu is plugged in correctly. what problem am i facing? what are the solutions?

nitestick · 03-03-2006, 09:45 AM

3 most likely causes: broken/disconnected power switch, damaged motherboard, dead power supply. out of these the most likely is the dead power supply.

sevendustsj · 03-04-2006, 10:03 PM

Well, I fried my comp, and not sure exactly where

I was putting a new hd in and when i plugged everything back in, there was no power.

Bought a new supply, still no power

I rebuilt an old computer, and tried the supplies (old and new) and no problems. Checked the power switch, and seems to be ok.

What else could it be, what must i do to fix it.

Help please

nitestick · 03-05-2006, 08:11 AM

probably the motherboard.

sevendustsj · 03-08-2006, 04:14 AM

Cheers,

One shop told me to pull all components off the motherboard except the video card see if it works then...... if it doesnt.... what do i do????

How much will a mother board cost?
Is there any easier way of checking?

Thanks guys

03-03-2006, 01:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
computerfreak Newb Techie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2	Problem turning on the computer I have a problem turning on the computer as the computer doesnt react to the button being pressed. i have made sure that the power is on and that the psu is plugged in correctly. what problem am i facing? what are the solutions?

03-03-2006, 09:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
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nitestick Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Locked in a dungeon, Perth Posts: 7,778	probably the motherboard. __________________ Get FireFox Saxon's Blog\|Saxon's Forum - CHECK IT OUT! Fold for tech forums. MY COMPUTER HELPS CURE CANCER! "Sniffing Powdered Ubuntu CDs Cures Cancer!" - TuxMachines.org /Q6600@3.0GHz/2x1GB Kingston DDR2-800/Gigabyte P35-DS3R/XFX 7900GS 256MB/Antec TPII 480w/2x250gb+80gb WD Caviar/WinFast DTV-1000T/TT Soprano/ I'm sorry but I do not accept support requests via IM, email, or personal messages You can contact me for Forum related issues via PM only.

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03-04-2006, 10:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
sevendustsj Newb Techie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2	Well, I fried my comp, and not sure exactly where I was putting a new hd in and when i plugged everything back in, there was no power. Bought a new supply, still no power I rebuilt an old computer, and tried the supplies (old and new) and no problems. Checked the power switch, and seems to be ok. What else could it be, what must i do to fix it. Help please

03-08-2006, 04:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
sevendustsj Newb Techie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2	Cheers, One shop told me to pull all components off the motherboard except the video card see if it works then...... if it doesnt.... what do i do???? How much will a mother board cost? Is there any easier way of checking? Thanks guys