Unbootable system

[zmjone2992]

Woke this morning and my system was running but my mouse wasn't on and the cable was hot. After reconnecting that to no avail I turned off my system, did a full power cycle and tried to reboot. Now I can't power on at all. No indicator lights on the mobo and plugging directly into the wall doesn't change anything. Everything was plugged into a ups but I'm trying a straight power strip too. All my other stuff powers on ok (display, printer) but nothing on my desktop. Advice? Specs in my sig.

 

[jonathonball]

which cable was hot? the mouse cord? Which port was it plugged into? If it was a chassis USB port, I would make a closer inspection to see if it's not making contact with the case somewhere and causing a short.

 

[zmjone2992]

Well I've fixed the problem. Turns out my deathadder is kaput. I still don't exactly see how that would make my system unbootable though. I unplugged the mouse reseated the front panel connectors and viola everything works. I tried the mouse in every usb port i have to no avail, so I guess it is a goner.