Power Supply Problem Need Help Asap

juwanshahir · 10-19-2006, 03:23 PM

my computer has been working fine, and then i got a soundcard and put it in my comp, turned it on and happy to see it detected a multimedia audio controller. so i put in the CD to install the driver and my comp turns off.

i check to see the plugs are in correctly and the power outlet, but still does not turn on. check to see the soundcard is still inputted, it is.

this is the first time workin with a computer's inside, so i may need a little in-depth explanantion.

thanks everyone.

dai · 10-19-2006, 04:54 PM

is the motherboard light glowing

juwanshahir · 10-19-2006, 06:15 PM

no nothing is glowing

juwanshahir · 10-19-2006, 06:22 PM

pleas help someone

**Doby** · 10-19-2006, 06:50 PM

Please explain what you mean when you say don't turn on is it completely dead when you press the power button or do fans and lights spin with no video?

juwanshahir · 10-19-2006, 06:50 PM

nope. it doesnt turn on at all.

**Doby** · 10-19-2006, 06:56 PM

Ok look inside you will see a 20 or 24 pin connection from the powersupply to the motherboard it will have 20 or 24 wirers coming into it make sure it is seated and down tight.

Wiggle it slightly and push down but not to hard.

You may also see a 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch connector from the psu to the board it will have 2 yellow and 2 black wirers check this also.

Now try it and post back

juwanshahir · 10-19-2006, 07:24 PM

tried doing that but didnt work... dont think i did it right but just incase heres pics:

a little messy.......

**Doby** · 10-19-2006, 08:11 PM

In the second picture there is a connection to the right of the cpu fan with blue and red wirer's that looks twisted, carefully pull this off and reseat it and see if the pins are bent or anything. I doubt this is the problem but check it.

Its possible you loosened the case switch wirer's so follow them back from the case switch and make sure they are connected. I can't see this in the pic but post another one of the case switch connections if you have questions about it.

Also if you don't know how to connect the case switch because it is not connected you will have to tell us your full system specs or the brand name and model of the computer

juwanshahir · 10-20-2006, 02:46 PM

nope dont work, just gonna call someone.

dai · 10-21-2006, 10:03 AM

if the light on the m/b is not glowing you have either no power to the m/b or a faulty m/b

10-19-2006, 03:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
juwanshahir Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 17 OS: Windows 2000	Power Supply Problem Need Help Asap my computer has been working fine, and then i got a soundcard and put it in my comp, turned it on and happy to see it detected a multimedia audio controller. so i put in the CD to install the driver and my comp turns off. i check to see the plugs are in correctly and the power outlet, but still does not turn on. check to see the soundcard is still inputted, it is. this is the first time workin with a computer's inside, so i may need a little in-depth explanantion. thanks everyone.

10-19-2006, 04:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 39,475 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	is the motherboard light glowing __________________

10-19-2006, 06:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Doby Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central PA (USA) Posts: 6,996 OS: XP sp2/ Vista	Please explain what you mean when you say don't turn on is it completely dead when you press the power button or do fans and lights spin with no video? __________________ Would you like to help TSF fight cancer and other diseases??? JOIN TEAM TSF

10-19-2006, 06:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Doby Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central PA (USA) Posts: 6,996 OS: XP sp2/ Vista	Ok look inside you will see a 20 or 24 pin connection from the powersupply to the motherboard it will have 20 or 24 wirers coming into it make sure it is seated and down tight. Wiggle it slightly and push down but not to hard. You may also see a 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch connector from the psu to the board it will have 2 yellow and 2 black wirers check this also. Now try it and post back __________________ Would you like to help TSF fight cancer and other diseases??? JOIN TEAM TSF

10-19-2006, 08:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Doby Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central PA (USA) Posts: 6,996 OS: XP sp2/ Vista	In the second picture there is a connection to the right of the cpu fan with blue and red wirer's that looks twisted, carefully pull this off and reseat it and see if the pins are bent or anything. I doubt this is the problem but check it. Its possible you loosened the case switch wirer's so follow them back from the case switch and make sure they are connected. I can't see this in the pic but post another one of the case switch connections if you have questions about it. Also if you don't know how to connect the case switch because it is not connected you will have to tell us your full system specs or the brand name and model of the computer __________________ Would you like to help TSF fight cancer and other diseases??? JOIN TEAM TSF

10-19-2006, 06:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
juwanshahir Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 17 OS: Windows 2000	no nothing is glowing

10-19-2006, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
juwanshahir Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 17 OS: Windows 2000	pleas help someone

10-19-2006, 06:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
juwanshahir Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 17 OS: Windows 2000	nope. it doesnt turn on at all.

10-19-2006, 07:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
juwanshahir Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 17 OS: Windows 2000	tried doing that but didnt work... dont think i did it right but just incase heres pics: a little messy.......

10-20-2006, 02:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
juwanshahir Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 17 OS: Windows 2000	nope dont work, just gonna call someone.

10-21-2006, 10:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 39,475 OS: vista 32x ultimate retail	if the light on the m/b is not glowing you have either no power to the m/b or a faulty m/b __________________