Computer wont boot...at all.

[MrUnexpected]

My computer is dead. Its a DFI lanparty w/ an antec power supply. I suppose the problem leis within one of those bits. Although it might be the $25 case and its possibly ass-riffic switch.

The light on the lan port goes green and the who-knows-what amber light does too, which is normal when its off. However, the computer has no response to the switch. It just sits there.

WHat would be a good way to toruble shoot this? I think ill start w/ a new switch.

 

[MrUnexpected]

it aint the switch. i assume the buttons next to the connectors for all the switches labled 'power' and 'reset' work as....power and reset? either way, i hooked up the switches from another case and no dice.

also, my power supply smells a little like blown-up capacitor...... this thing is about 9 months old. do i return it to newegg or antec?

 

[4keatimj]

Rule of thumb: If it smells, it did it. Looks like you need a new PSU.

Generally you can RA it to NewEgg, but read up on their warranty rules/procedure first, as you may have to send it to Antec. My bets are that NewEgg will warrant it, as its within the 12 month period.

 

[MD_Willington]

Antec has been using some pretty cheap ass components in their supplies... call up Antec and give them hell, bad thing is, they will probably send you a new supply with the same cheap ass parts in it.

Other manufacturers have stopped using the same cheap ass parts and acknowledge they are crap.

 

[Shmuckety]

Rule of thumb: If it smells, it did it. Looks like you need a new PSU.

Generally you can RA it to NewEgg, but read up on their warranty rules/procedure first, as you may have to send it to Antec. My bets are that NewEgg will warrant it, as its within the 12 month period.

I agree. Whoever smelt it dealt it. Did you try another PS or can you?