Gregorama Posted December 8, 2004 CID Share Posted December 8, 2004 I'm really frustrated at the moment. When I turn on my computer, the only things that will powere on are the heatsink, my blue led fan, and my cd drive. The cd drive won't even open. The whole computer itself is in a semi-sleep state. The bios won't boot up, the hard drives won't start, etc. I know for sure it's not a wattage problem, because I stripped my computer of everything but the standards. I'm hoping my motherboard didn't fry. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/1049-huge-problem/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Posted December 9, 2004 CID Share Posted December 9, 2004 Perhaps it is your power supply? It should be outputting +12vdc and -12vdc, and +5vdc and -5vdc. I have experienced similar problems from PS that just fried with no warning. (Especially the newer types with no transformers). If it's your motherboard, it would take a tech to test it accurately. At the very least the BIOS SHOULD be getting "juice" ...how do you know it isn't or that it isn't 'erratic' ...as in from a 'half-blown' Power Supply? Doesn't take too long to rig up a 'test' Power supply box just to see if that's the culprit. If it isn't, then I would first "reseat" my CPU and Memory Modules to ensure they are each making good contact with ALL the pins. And especially make sure your board is not covered in dust or has "hidden cobwebs shorting you out" ...which does STRANGE things to computers. *Wear a wrist static guard when fooling around in there!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anyway, I would check out our your power supply for sure ....and even make sure your power supply CORD/WIRE is in good condition as well. Sometimes the simple things cause the greatest headaches! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey everyone! I'm back online because I e-mailed DirecWay and told them I cancelled their ability to charge my credit card until they fixed my Commercial System. Got an e-mail back saying they were seeking an alternative, and since then my speed has come up to nearly 1.2Mbps 'down' (supposed to get 1.5 but we all know that is not 'real life' speeds). Anyway, it's good to be back and have (nearly) the full capacity of my high-end Commercial System. Whew! When it DOES 'fly' ...she flies! Cheers! The Reverend Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/1049-huge-problem/#findComment-11825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregorama Posted December 9, 2004 Author CID Share Posted December 9, 2004 Thanks for your advice, kind sir. I'll wrig up a test power supply for now, and see if that works. I'm positive there are no cob webs, hehe. This PC wasn't built too long ago. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/1049-huge-problem/#findComment-11826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregorama Posted December 9, 2004 Author CID Share Posted December 9, 2004 *BUMP* It's my power supply. I left the PC on for a few minutes to see if anything would come of it, and I come back to find the computer off. I also noticed the smell of glue. Now, the computer won't turn on, whatsoever. It's the powersupply. FUCK Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/1049-huge-problem/#findComment-11830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs1 Posted December 9, 2004 CID Share Posted December 9, 2004 with only half the things running id think it was pretty obvious the problem.. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/1049-huge-problem/#findComment-11843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregorama Posted December 9, 2004 Author CID Share Posted December 9, 2004 Not necessisarily. It could have been pin contact issues. But then again, what are the odds of that happening to two or more items? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/1049-huge-problem/#findComment-11844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs1 Posted December 9, 2004 CID Share Posted December 9, 2004 you could always do what i did and hit it nice and hard with a mini sledge hammer ( post pics later) Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/1049-huge-problem/#findComment-11852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Posted December 9, 2004 CID Share Posted December 9, 2004 Well now you have the excuse to get yourself one of those 3-fan, blue LED, High-end Power Supplies like I stuffed into my box! Makes a great nitelite too! (And it's so pretty)! you'll get great online deals at www.tigerdirect.com LOL <H4ter>. Sometimes a good whack will cure most anything! Cheers! The Reverend Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/1049-huge-problem/#findComment-11865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTB Posted December 9, 2004 CID Share Posted December 9, 2004 LOL <H4ter>. Sometimes a good whack will cure most anything! Tis a pity it doesn't work on living humans. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/1049-huge-problem/#findComment-11882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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