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wombatman · 03-12-2007, 01:43 PM

It's hard to describe except to say that my computer is getting power, but won't actually start up.

Essentially, when I turn on the power supply (in the back), the LED on the motherboard will light up and stay lit, but when I actually push the power button, nothing happens. I've checked the connections to the motherboard, and I will be checking the power switch connections again shortly. The motherboard is connected securely and there's no popping or anything that would lead me to believe there's a short.

Any ideas as to how to diagnose what's causing the problem?

DaveOrion · 03-12-2007, 01:50 PM

Oh boy, could be anything, a bad switch, a bad power supply, a loose connection, etc, etc. Make sure all connections are firmly seated...first, then let us know.

MexicanOnABike · 03-12-2007, 02:20 PM

that is a bad power supply or a corupted cpu. I've had both and they seem to do the same. if your power suply is less than 400, i suggest upgrading to something like a 430 or 450w. They're not that expensive so if that's not the problem, then it's not a big deal. It's possible you need to replace your cpu. if it's still on warranty, check it out.

good luck with all that!

wombatman · 03-12-2007, 02:36 PM

The power supply is a 430W Thermaltake (Butterfly? It's the $40 one from newegg). I'll try switching out the power supply as well.

DaveOrion · 03-12-2007, 02:43 PM

I have a 480 watt Thermaltake butterfly,..could be that...or not.

wombatman · 03-12-2007, 03:20 PM

So, uh....yeah. It really helps if you have the power switch jumper on the correct pins. Not that I would know from personal experience or anything.

DaveOrion · 03-12-2007, 03:30 PM

03-12-2007, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
wombatman Insane	Computer won't power up It's hard to describe except to say that my computer is getting power, but won't actually start up. Essentially, when I turn on the power supply (in the back), the LED on the motherboard will light up and stay lit, but when I actually push the power button, nothing happens. I've checked the connections to the motherboard, and I will be checking the power switch connections again shortly. The motherboard is connected securely and there's no popping or anything that would lead me to believe there's a short. Any ideas as to how to diagnose what's causing the problem?

03-12-2007, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
DaveOrion Playing With Fire Location: Disaster Area	Oh boy, could be anything, a bad switch, a bad power supply, a loose connection, etc, etc. Make sure all connections are firmly seated...first, then let us know. __________________ *Syriana*...have you ever tried liquid MDMA?....Liquid MDMA? No....Arash, when you wanna do this?.....After prayer...

03-12-2007, 02:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
MexicanOnABike Location: up north	that is a bad power supply or a corupted cpu. I've had both and they seem to do the same. if your power suply is less than 400, i suggest upgrading to something like a 430 or 450w. They're not that expensive so if that's not the problem, then it's not a big deal. It's possible you need to replace your cpu. if it's still on warranty, check it out. good luck with all that! __________________ - Movie Reviews - Ratings-

03-12-2007, 02:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
DaveOrion Playing With Fire Location: Disaster Area	I have a 480 watt Thermaltake butterfly,..could be that...or not. __________________ *Syriana*...have you ever tried liquid MDMA?....Liquid MDMA? No....Arash, when you wanna do this?.....After prayer...

03-12-2007, 03:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
DaveOrion Playing With Fire Location: Disaster Area	__________________ *Syriana*...have you ever tried liquid MDMA?....Liquid MDMA? No....Arash, when you wanna do this?.....After prayer...

03-12-2007, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
wombatman Insane	The power supply is a 430W Thermaltake (Butterfly? It's the $40 one from newegg). I'll try switching out the power supply as well.

03-12-2007, 03:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
wombatman Insane	So, uh....yeah. It really helps if you have the power switch jumper on the correct pins. Not that I would know from personal experience or anything.