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Old 10-20-2008, 09:18 AM   #8 (permalink)
Mpalze
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OS: windows xp service pak 3


Re: Computer won't start

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Originally Posted by coolday View Post
Mostly probably it is shorting somewhere

1) reset or power button of the pc is shorted ( came across this may times)

2) motherboard is shorting with the cabinet. (provide some antistatic packing underneath the motherboard)

Right now, when ever I plug the computer in, it starts up, I don't have to push the power button at all. Never used to be like that though. I did unhook the power button from the motherboard, and the computer still tried to start up when I plugged it back in. Not sure if that helps at all.
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