no power

aamich · 08-25-2006, 06:44 AM

Even after replacing the power supply and plugging it back in, my computer will not power on. Any suggestions on what else I could try before lugging it to a repair shop? Thanks!

chauffeur2 · 08-25-2006, 06:49 AM

Greetings aamich, and Welcome to TSF!

To properly deal with your issue, it would help us greatly if you would please post your system specs, using the guideline in my signature, and post them back here, including any sound/video cards that might be installed.

Also, could you please tell us how old the machine is, and whether is is made up of 'new' or aged' components?

**hwm54112** · 08-25-2006, 04:41 PM

Follow the wire from the front case switch to the mobo pins, remove the connector and try touching the two pins witha screwdriver to test the case switch. or just see this article by zazula. it includes pictures of the above and is excellent.

08-25-2006, 06:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
aamich Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1 OS: windows xp pro	no power Even after replacing the power supply and plugging it back in, my computer will not power on. Any suggestions on what else I could try before lugging it to a repair shop? Thanks!

08-25-2006, 06:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Greetings aamich, and Welcome to TSF! To properly deal with your issue, it would help us greatly if you would please post your system specs, using the guideline in my signature, and post them back here, including any sound/video cards that might be installed. Also, could you please tell us how old the machine is, and whether is is made up of 'new' or aged' components? __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!! Last edited by chauffeur2; 08-25-2006 at 06:52 AM.

08-25-2006, 04:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
hwm54112 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,233 OS: WINXP	Follow the wire from the front case switch to the mobo pins, remove the connector and try touching the two pins witha screwdriver to test the case switch. or just see this article by zazula. it includes pictures of the above and is excellent.