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when you press the power button does it do anything? Be specific, do fans spin a bit, does the monitor do anything, or does it not do absolutely anything?
Have you checked all the power cables, if you have a power bar is it on and so forth?
Have you checked all the power cables, if you have a power bar is it on and so forth?
Hm, it could be a few things I suppose. First try to find the power cable that comes from your power switch and plug it into a different connector and try to turn it on.
Try using a different power supply form another computer and see if it turns on.
I've never done but it's been suggested to me to take out the motherboard from the case and lay the motherboard on a cardboard box or similar surface and being careful not let anything touch it try turning on the computer. If you do this you can disconnect the hard drive and any CD drives. If the motherboard turns on and post to the bios after doing this then it's a grounding issue and you may need a new case.
Try using a different power supply form another computer and see if it turns on.
I've never done but it's been suggested to me to take out the motherboard from the case and lay the motherboard on a cardboard box or similar surface and being careful not let anything touch it try turning on the computer. If you do this you can disconnect the hard drive and any CD drives. If the motherboard turns on and post to the bios after doing this then it's a grounding issue and you may need a new case.
Try this first:
1. Unplug the power cord from the pc
2. Press the power button to drain any leftover charge from the system
3. Remove the CMOS battery and press the power button again
4. Replace the CMOS battery, plug the power cord back in, and try starting the pc again.
If it works, then your system probably overheated while you were playing fallout. Check your temps, especially on the cpu, make sure nothing's overheating.
1. Unplug the power cord from the pc
2. Press the power button to drain any leftover charge from the system
3. Remove the CMOS battery and press the power button again
4. Replace the CMOS battery, plug the power cord back in, and try starting the pc again.
If it works, then your system probably overheated while you were playing fallout. Check your temps, especially on the cpu, make sure nothing's overheating.
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^is what i would recomend also. If it does not work, let us know. (obviously)
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Depending on what PSU you have this problem might be solved by simply switching it off (if it has a switch), taking the cord out and then putting it back. Most PSUs have protection features and when these are tripped some require power to be removed before they will work again.
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Do this.
How To: Jump Start A Power Supply (PSU) / Test A Power Supply And Components - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net
From the sound of it, either the mobo died, or the psu did.
How To: Jump Start A Power Supply (PSU) / Test A Power Supply And Components - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net
From the sound of it, either the mobo died, or the psu did.
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mind if i ask what fixed it? as a lot of stuff was sugested...just wondering.
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