Hello all. First post.
I built this computer a couple years ago, and recently needed to connect another HDD to it, so I had to borrow the SATA cable from my front panel. After doing what I needed and putting it all back together, I began having a strange problem. I couldn't get the computer to boot back up unless I waited about 10 minutes (I assumed there was a mobo grounding problem, and it was over with, but that was not the case.) After another reboot, it did the same thing. Eventually, it stopped powering up all together. The 5V standby indicator is on. I'm able to start the computer, and use it normally, by jumping the PS_ON and COM pins. I've been doing this for a few weeks, and now I want to fix it. Problem is, with my limited understanding, I am not sure whether the problem lies with the PSU or the MOBO. My best guess is the MOBO, but that's why I'm here... looking for advice. Any ideas?
I figured my specific hardware wasn't necessary, but if you need it, let me know.
Thanks!
I built this computer a couple years ago, and recently needed to connect another HDD to it, so I had to borrow the SATA cable from my front panel. After doing what I needed and putting it all back together, I began having a strange problem. I couldn't get the computer to boot back up unless I waited about 10 minutes (I assumed there was a mobo grounding problem, and it was over with, but that was not the case.) After another reboot, it did the same thing. Eventually, it stopped powering up all together. The 5V standby indicator is on. I'm able to start the computer, and use it normally, by jumping the PS_ON and COM pins. I've been doing this for a few weeks, and now I want to fix it. Problem is, with my limited understanding, I am not sure whether the problem lies with the PSU or the MOBO. My best guess is the MOBO, but that's why I'm here... looking for advice. Any ideas?
I figured my specific hardware wasn't necessary, but if you need it, let me know.
Thanks!