[SOLVED] Bought a new case

LaurenH · 07-04-2008, 02:52 PM

and installed everything in the case as it was in the previous. Im not sure I have the audio and other cables in properly but I have a few other problems too

The main one being that my computer will start up then shut off after a few seconds. Then I have to unplug it to try it again. Ive tried to refrain from doing this alot as Im not sure its going to do my pc any good. We got it working for a while im not sure what I did exactly however, it wouldnt go past the screen with the flashing underscore. Any help would be appreciated.

These specs might help.
Motherboard Specs

Edit: I now have it restarting constantly >-<

**simpswr** · 07-04-2008, 03:11 PM

and welcome to the Forum

Double check that the 4 pin CPU power line is pluged into the motherboard

LaurenH · 07-04-2008, 03:15 PM

Yup, connected ^^

**simpswr** · 07-04-2008, 03:25 PM

I'd reseat all the conections . . if that does not do the trick, click on the Bench Test link in my signature and go thru that process

Is the power supply different? . . if so what brand and wattage?

LaurenH · 07-04-2008, 03:29 PM

400 and hi point? Not sure thats just what it says on the side lol :(

LaurenH · 07-05-2008, 02:42 AM

Okay, so its booting up every time now.
Went through the BIOS setup, and everything seems to be in order.
The harddrive is registering, as are the cd/dvd drives, and theyre all set to their primary/secondary boot order.

BUT, my computer will not load past the flashing ' - ' in the upper left corner of the screen.

I really dont have a clue what it might be.

**simpswr** · 07-05-2008, 04:54 AM

Was it working ok in the other case?

Try disconnecting all drives except the boot drive and see if it acts differently

LaurenH · 07-05-2008, 07:30 AM

Yep was working fine in the other.
Ive tried detaching the other bootable devices, and vice versa.
Tried swapping the ram sticks, and booting with just 1 ram stick.

All that i can feel is left to try is a different HDD or IDE cable.

**simpswr** · 07-05-2008, 07:38 AM

sounds a plan . . disconnect the cd drives also as a test

LaurenH · 07-05-2008, 10:44 AM

Done it, still nothing.

**simpswr** · 07-05-2008, 01:01 PM

Starting up and then shuting down does not sound like a drive or cable issue . . Can you try a different power supply . . one that is a brand name?

**Pharaohz** · 07-05-2008, 01:29 PM

Did you mess with the cpu/heatsink/fan during the move or just moved them in the mobo? Might try to reseat it.

LaurenH · 07-06-2008, 04:59 AM

I kept it attached to the mobo on the move.
Could it have perhaps damaged it that way?

EDIT:

Took the heatsink off, and lifted the processor, put 'em back on, still the same damn blinking -

:(

**simpswr** · 07-06-2008, 07:55 AM

Leaving it on was the right thing to do . . Did you reapply the thermal paste when you put the heatsink back on?

**Done_Fishin** · 07-06-2008, 08:15 AM

Just double check too that you hadn't reversed the IDE cables to your HDD/CD_DVD Drives when you switched cases, if you have what are known as 80Pin cables there is normally one coloured plug with a long distance between it and the next 2 connectors, which goes to the motherboard, whilst the other two connectors are closer together and may be of similar colour. Also make sure should you have a 40 pin IDE Cable , that it goes to the CD/DVD Drive. The 80 pin is much finer cabling than the 40 .. so easy to see difference, although I always prefer to put 80's to both interfaces.
If your HDD & CD/DVD are on the same cable it is even more important that the cable be inserted correctly, it is often easily reversed so that the extra distance from HDD to CD/DVD is reached

LaurenH · 07-06-2008, 11:12 AM

Okay, so i got hold of my spare harddrive and it boots perfectly with it.

I checked the harddrive that wouldnt load, and one of the pins for the IDE socket seems to have been pushed in somehow.

Is there anyway this can be fixed?

**simpswr** · 07-06-2008, 11:17 AM

If it is just bent, you can try one of the pentel mechanical pens with the lead removed . . sometimes it will do the trick

LaurenH · 07-06-2008, 11:43 AM

Nah, its actually pushed down.
But not all the way.

**Done_Fishin** · 07-06-2008, 11:43 AM

Very gently and very slowly ... and when you put the cable back again .. do that with great care too .

try using some tweezers to lift it more upright before using Simps's trick with a mechanical pencil without lead

**simpswr** · 07-06-2008, 11:47 AM

You might be able to pull it up using a very slim needlenose plier . . As Done_Fishin said, be very gentle and move slowly

07-04-2008, 02:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
LaurenH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11 OS: XP	[SOLVED] Bought a new case and installed everything in the case as it was in the previous. Im not sure I have the audio and other cables in properly but I have a few other problems too The main one being that my computer will start up then shut off after a few seconds. Then I have to unplug it to try it again. Ive tried to refrain from doing this alot as Im not sure its going to do my pc any good. We got it working for a while im not sure what I did exactly however, it wouldnt go past the screen with the flashing underscore. Any help would be appreciated. These specs might help. Motherboard Specs Edit: I now have it restarting constantly >-<

07-04-2008, 03:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 8,935 OS: XP, Vista	Re: Bought a new case and welcome to the Forum Double check that the 4 pin CPU power line is pluged into the motherboard __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help \| How to Post a Screen shot \| PC running slow?]

07-04-2008, 03:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
LaurenH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11 OS: XP	Re: Bought a new case Yup, connected ^^

07-04-2008, 03:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 8,935 OS: XP, Vista	Re: Bought a new case I'd reseat all the conections . . if that does not do the trick, click on the Bench Test link in my signature and go thru that process Is the power supply different? . . if so what brand and wattage? __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help \| How to Post a Screen shot \| PC running slow?]

07-04-2008, 03:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
LaurenH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11 OS: XP	Re: Bought a new case 400 and hi point? Not sure thats just what it says on the side lol :(

07-05-2008, 02:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
LaurenH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11 OS: XP	Re: Bought a new case Okay, so its booting up every time now. Went through the BIOS setup, and everything seems to be in order. The harddrive is registering, as are the cd/dvd drives, and theyre all set to their primary/secondary boot order. BUT, my computer will not load past the flashing ' - ' in the upper left corner of the screen. I really dont have a clue what it might be.

07-05-2008, 04:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 8,935 OS: XP, Vista	Re: Bought a new case Was it working ok in the other case? Try disconnecting all drives except the boot drive and see if it acts differently __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help \| How to Post a Screen shot \| PC running slow?]

07-05-2008, 07:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
LaurenH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11 OS: XP	Re: Bought a new case Yep was working fine in the other. Ive tried detaching the other bootable devices, and vice versa. Tried swapping the ram sticks, and booting with just 1 ram stick. All that i can feel is left to try is a different HDD or IDE cable.

07-05-2008, 07:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 8,935 OS: XP, Vista	Re: Bought a new case sounds a plan . . disconnect the cd drives also as a test __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help \| How to Post a Screen shot \| PC running slow?]

07-05-2008, 10:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
LaurenH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11 OS: XP	Re: Bought a new case Done it, still nothing.

07-05-2008, 01:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 8,935 OS: XP, Vista	Re: Bought a new case Starting up and then shuting down does not sound like a drive or cable issue . . Can you try a different power supply . . one that is a brand name? __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help \| How to Post a Screen shot \| PC running slow?]

07-05-2008, 01:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Pharaohz TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 646 OS: Windows XP Home My System	Re: Bought a new case Did you mess with the cpu/heatsink/fan during the move or just moved them in the mobo? Might try to reseat it. __________________ I am the way, the truth and the life.No one comes to the father, Except through me. John 14:6 Wrench: "When they make an SLI that's not buggy we'll let you know" OMG: "Noooooppeeee! we build pc's.. we don't manufacture mobo's"

07-06-2008, 04:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
LaurenH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11 OS: XP	Re: Bought a new case I kept it attached to the mobo on the move. Could it have perhaps damaged it that way? EDIT: Took the heatsink off, and lifted the processor, put 'em back on, still the same damn blinking - :( Last edited by LaurenH; 07-06-2008 at 05:26 AM.

07-06-2008, 07:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 8,935 OS: XP, Vista	Re: Bought a new case Leaving it on was the right thing to do . . Did you reapply the thermal paste when you put the heatsink back on? __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help \| How to Post a Screen shot \| PC running slow?]

07-06-2008, 08:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
Done_Fishin Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brit living in Greece Posts: 6,526 OS: WinME, WinXP Pro SP3, Win7 Beta, Ubuntu 9.04 & Netbook Remix & CD2USB, Mepis 6.5, Fedora 10 My System	Re: Bought a new case Just double check too that you hadn't reversed the IDE cables to your HDD/CD_DVD Drives when you switched cases, if you have what are known as 80Pin cables there is normally one coloured plug with a long distance between it and the next 2 connectors, which goes to the motherboard, whilst the other two connectors are closer together and may be of similar colour. Also make sure should you have a 40 pin IDE Cable , that it goes to the CD/DVD Drive. The 80 pin is much finer cabling than the 40 .. so easy to see difference, although I always prefer to put 80's to both interfaces. If your HDD & CD/DVD are on the same cable it is even more important that the cable be inserted correctly, it is often easily reversed so that the extra distance from HDD to CD/DVD is reached __________________ . . I'm not old!! I'm age impaired .. D_F How to mark your thread as solved HDD DIAG UTILS TSF's Photographer's Corner

07-06-2008, 11:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
LaurenH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11 OS: XP	Re: Bought a new case Okay, so i got hold of my spare harddrive and it boots perfectly with it. I checked the harddrive that wouldnt load, and one of the pins for the IDE socket seems to have been pushed in somehow. Is there anyway this can be fixed?

07-06-2008, 11:17 AM	#17 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 8,935 OS: XP, Vista	Re: Bought a new case If it is just bent, you can try one of the pentel mechanical pens with the lead removed . . sometimes it will do the trick __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help \| How to Post a Screen shot \| PC running slow?]

07-06-2008, 11:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
LaurenH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11 OS: XP	Re: Bought a new case Nah, its actually pushed down. But not all the way.

07-06-2008, 11:43 AM	#19 (permalink)
Done_Fishin Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brit living in Greece Posts: 6,526 OS: WinME, WinXP Pro SP3, Win7 Beta, Ubuntu 9.04 & Netbook Remix & CD2USB, Mepis 6.5, Fedora 10 My System	Re: Bought a new case Very gently and very slowly ... and when you put the cable back again .. do that with great care too . try using some tweezers to lift it more upright before using Simps's trick with a mechanical pencil without lead __________________ . . I'm not old!! I'm age impaired .. D_F How to mark your thread as solved HDD DIAG UTILS TSF's Photographer's Corner Last edited by Done_Fishin; 07-06-2008 at 11:44 AM.

07-06-2008, 11:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 8,935 OS: XP, Vista	Re: Bought a new case You might be able to pull it up using a very slim needlenose plier . . As Done_Fishin said, be very gentle and move slowly __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help \| How to Post a Screen shot \| PC running slow?]