Strange Computer Death

DNAlevelC

DNAlevelC

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I went to work last wednesday and my computer was working fine. I shut it down before I left. I get home and I went to turn on my comp and I got nothing. There was no power or lights or sound from it.

I decided to swap out my PSU and still nothing. At that point I grab a flashlight and look over the mobo and all my cards. I couldn't find anything that says "fried". I can't even find that acrid smell you get when something fries. Anyone have aany ideas? I did order a new mobo from the egg and I should have it tomorrow. I hope that helps me, but if it doesn't I would like some ideas for what to look for.

thanks,
DNA
 
Fan spinning on the psu's?

Is there a power light on the mobo itself?

Maybe cpu cooling fan is dead. bios may prevent boot if this is so.

You can try clearing the bios
 
-Try other power outlet,
- try other power cord,
- Unplug power cord, try to power up the computer (i think it emptys the capacitors)
-Replug power cord and try to power up
-Clear CMOS jumper on your board
- Verify if the connection from the power button is not loose with your motherboard.

this is the most basic things, but id start with that before putting the fault on the mobo. I have seen computer power cord died, some power outlet just dont work normally some time (be sure to use at least a power bar with power surge protection)
 
I have it on a UPS, I have tried a new power cord, I have cleared the CMOS, and there the power switch is connected properly. The PSU has power I can hear it power up when I turn it on with it's own switch, but I can't get it to fully activate cause the main power switch through the motherboard won't activate it.

DNA
 
I got my new mobo today and I put it all together. It works like a charm now. I will never buy a refurbed mobo again.

I appreciate all the help you guys gave me. This is why I come here when I have an issue

Thanks
DNA
 
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