Nothing Happens at All

JayIBM · 11-01-2007, 04:43 PM

Ok, I have this older computer im tryin 2 fix. Ive made some progress on bringing it back to life. First off i switched out the PSU, b/c the old one was dead... So with some power going to the LED's and MOBO, i thought that was it. But then i saw i needed a 12V 4PIN Square connecter b/c of my mobo form factor. So, now the mobo should be getting the correct amt of power from the psu. So, i got one led on the mobo that lights up and the front led lights up. However, the CPU fan doesnt start, HDD disk do not spin either. Nothing happens at all.

Tryin to find the prob. Im thinking it might be the cpu... I saw on sum other forums that when the cpu is dead, then nothing happens at all. Is that true?
Thanks for any help in advance.

System:
Emachines T3828
-internal all standard except PSU

**linderman** · 11-01-2007, 04:53 PM

emachines have a notorious reputaion for dead power supplies and dead motherboards

which PSU make and model are you using now ????

**linderman** · 11-01-2007, 04:55 PM

I've worked on alot of those models, usually a dead motherboard

I replace most of those with a newer socket 939 processor and asus motherboard if youre gonna pay for a board you should take advantage and get a faster cheap cpu

JayIBM · 11-01-2007, 05:00 PM

PSU make is LITE-ON Electronics, MODEL: ps61612h1

So, ur saying that the motherboard most likely died and replacing it would be best to go? Would a dead mobo be causing my problems im receiving?

**linderman** · 11-01-2007, 05:10 PM

the Lite-On PSU model number you gave me links to a 180 watt PSU that is not really enough power to run your configuration

you could really pull this together if you spend about

$40.00 motherboard

$40.00 PSU

$75.00 >>>> cpu

???????????????

**linderman** · 11-01-2007, 05:12 PM

CPU

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-AMD-Athlon-6...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/AMD-Athlon-64-X2...QQcmdZViewItem

**linderman** · 11-01-2007, 05:17 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/AMD-Athlon-64-X2...QQcmdZViewItem

JayIBM · 11-01-2007, 05:17 PM

Ok... hmm, seems like a new cpu would be better choice but i would rather spend $5 extra dollars for a better mobo and better psu...
just so u know, the standard psu that came with it that is now dead i think, was the Make: Bestec and Model: ATX-250-12E ...
I guess ill wait till i get sum money and run up 2 fry's alittle later...

**linderman** · 11-01-2007, 05:22 PM

Power Supply

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewprodu...2D+Refurbished

Antec Earth Watts (500 watts) $39.25

motherboard =

asus A8n-Sli deluxe for $36.75

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewprodu...2D+Refurbished

**linderman** · 11-01-2007, 05:27 PM

I have a HIPRO model HP-P3527F3 laying around

you can have it for free if you want to reimberse me for shipping once it gets to you ?

**linderman** · 11-01-2007, 05:30 PM

this is the spec of the one I have laying around

http://www4.shopping.com/xPO-Hi-Pro-...p-n-HP-P3527F3

**linderman** · 11-01-2007, 05:32 PM

Hipro sure aint no Antec Earthwatts though

JayIBM · 11-01-2007, 05:48 PM

okay, so ur saying that my best bet is the cpu is fine and mobo is fine but psu isnt cut out for my mobo and cpu configuration? is this correct?

**linderman** · 11-01-2007, 05:56 PM

well / your PSU is a very weak player

the motherboard could have been killed when the old PSU died

the CPU is most likely fine >>>> they are rather tuff

**linderman** · 11-01-2007, 05:58 PM

you could play it safe and get a PSU

it that doesnt fix things then you need a motherboard

but "if" you need a new motherboard it would be very foolish to buy the same socket 754 board when for the same money you could get alot more performance ????

JayIBM · 11-01-2007, 06:08 PM

okay thanks, ima try getting a new psu first if not ill return it and get a new mobo. thanks again man.

**linderman** · 11-01-2007, 06:10 PM

you will need a better PSU regardless of whether you need a mobo alos

11-01-2007, 04:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
JayIBM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 188 OS: WinXP SP2-Desktop + WinXP PRO- IBM Laptop	Nothing Happens at All Ok, I have this older computer im tryin 2 fix. Ive made some progress on bringing it back to life. First off i switched out the PSU, b/c the old one was dead... So with some power going to the LED's and MOBO, i thought that was it. But then i saw i needed a 12V 4PIN Square connecter b/c of my mobo form factor. So, now the mobo should be getting the correct amt of power from the psu. So, i got one led on the mobo that lights up and the front led lights up. However, the CPU fan doesnt start, HDD disk do not spin either. Nothing happens at all. Tryin to find the prob. Im thinking it might be the cpu... I saw on sum other forums that when the cpu is dead, then nothing happens at all. Is that true? Thanks for any help in advance. System: Emachines T3828 -internal all standard except PSU Last edited by JayIBM; 11-01-2007 at 04:45 PM.

11-01-2007, 04:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Nothing Happens at All emachines have a notorious reputaion for dead power supplies and dead motherboards which PSU make and model are you using now ???? __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

11-01-2007, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Nothing Happens at All I've worked on alot of those models, usually a dead motherboard I replace most of those with a newer socket 939 processor and asus motherboard if youre gonna pay for a board you should take advantage and get a faster cheap cpu __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

11-01-2007, 05:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
JayIBM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 188 OS: WinXP SP2-Desktop + WinXP PRO- IBM Laptop	Re: Nothing Happens at All PSU make is LITE-ON Electronics, MODEL: ps61612h1 So, ur saying that the motherboard most likely died and replacing it would be best to go? Would a dead mobo be causing my problems im receiving?

11-01-2007, 05:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Nothing Happens at All the Lite-On PSU model number you gave me links to a 180 watt PSU that is not really enough power to run your configuration you could really pull this together if you spend about $40.00 motherboard $40.00 PSU $75.00 >>>> cpu ??????????????? __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

11-01-2007, 05:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Nothing Happens at All CPU http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-AMD-Athlon-6...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/AMD-Athlon-64-X2...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial Last edited by linderman; 11-01-2007 at 05:14 PM.

11-01-2007, 05:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Nothing Happens at All http://cgi.ebay.com/AMD-Athlon-64-X2...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

11-01-2007, 05:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
JayIBM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 188 OS: WinXP SP2-Desktop + WinXP PRO- IBM Laptop	Re: Nothing Happens at All Ok... hmm, seems like a new cpu would be better choice but i would rather spend $5 extra dollars for a better mobo and better psu... just so u know, the standard psu that came with it that is now dead i think, was the Make: Bestec and Model: ATX-250-12E ... I guess ill wait till i get sum money and run up 2 fry's alittle later...

11-01-2007, 05:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Nothing Happens at All Power Supply http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewprodu...2D+Refurbished Antec Earth Watts (500 watts) $39.25 motherboard = asus A8n-Sli deluxe for $36.75 http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewprodu...2D+Refurbished __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

11-01-2007, 05:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Nothing Happens at All I have a HIPRO model HP-P3527F3 laying around you can have it for free if you want to reimberse me for shipping once it gets to you ? __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

11-01-2007, 05:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Nothing Happens at All this is the spec of the one I have laying around http://www4.shopping.com/xPO-Hi-Pro-...p-n-HP-P3527F3 __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

11-01-2007, 05:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Nothing Happens at All Hipro sure aint no Antec Earthwatts though __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

11-01-2007, 05:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
JayIBM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 188 OS: WinXP SP2-Desktop + WinXP PRO- IBM Laptop	Re: Nothing Happens at All okay, so ur saying that my best bet is the cpu is fine and mobo is fine but psu isnt cut out for my mobo and cpu configuration? is this correct?

11-01-2007, 05:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Nothing Happens at All well / your PSU is a very weak player the motherboard could have been killed when the old PSU died the CPU is most likely fine >>>> they are rather tuff __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

11-01-2007, 05:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Nothing Happens at All you could play it safe and get a PSU it that doesnt fix things then you need a motherboard but "if" you need a new motherboard it would be very foolish to buy the same socket 754 board when for the same money you could get alot more performance ???? __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

11-01-2007, 06:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
JayIBM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 188 OS: WinXP SP2-Desktop + WinXP PRO- IBM Laptop	Re: Nothing Happens at All okay thanks, ima try getting a new psu first if not ill return it and get a new mobo. thanks again man.

11-01-2007, 06:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,370 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Nothing Happens at All you will need a better PSU regardless of whether you need a mobo alos __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial