installed new RAM and system won't power

jammy486 · 11-23-2007, 07:40 PM

I installed new RAM and my power button won't recieve any power. nothing happend when it's plugged in except the fan on the power supply is running and power to a gaming control pad connect by USB. Not an expert, but not stupid when it comes to hardware. Any one have any suggestions?

**sobeit** · 11-23-2007, 07:58 PM

might want to reopen your case and make sure nothing was knocked loose when you install your new ram. Sometimes when pushing wires out of the way they will disconnect.

jammy486 · 11-24-2007, 08:19 AM

I think I tried that at least a 100 times with no success. Any other suggestions. I also put the old ram back in and still, nothing!

**speedster123** · 11-24-2007, 08:44 AM

what ram did you try to install and what ram was being replaced.
does the cpu fan spin?

clear the cmos, either by the jumper or pop the battery out for ten minutes after you unplug the machine.

Did you destatic yourself before touching the ram and motherboard?

jammy486 · 11-25-2007, 09:05 PM

I found the problem. The cpu actually came loose when i was taking things apart and when i put things back together, two of the gold pins got bent. I was able to bend them straight and fix the unit. I also was able to install the new RAM also. Thanks for all your input!!!!!!!!!:

11-23-2007, 07:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
jammy486 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3 OS: windows xp sp2	installed new RAM and system won't power I installed new RAM and my power button won't recieve any power. nothing happend when it's plugged in except the fan on the power supply is running and power to a gaming control pad connect by USB. Not an expert, but not stupid when it comes to hardware. Any one have any suggestions?

11-23-2007, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
sobeit TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NEAR Posts: 7,433 OS: windows/linux	Re: installed new RAM and system won't power might want to reopen your case and make sure nothing was knocked loose when you install your new ram. Sometimes when pushing wires out of the way they will disconnect.

11-24-2007, 08:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
jammy486 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3 OS: windows xp sp2	Re: installed new RAM and system won't power I think I tried that at least a 100 times with no success. Any other suggestions. I also put the old ram back in and still, nothing!

11-24-2007, 08:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
speedster123 Mentor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United States-New York-Long Island Posts: 5,216 OS: xp pro SP3	Re: installed new RAM and system won't power what ram did you try to install and what ram was being replaced. does the cpu fan spin? clear the cmos, either by the jumper or pop the battery out for ten minutes after you unplug the machine. Did you destatic yourself before touching the ram and motherboard? __________________

11-25-2007, 09:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
jammy486 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3 OS: windows xp sp2	Re: installed new RAM and system won't power I found the problem. The cpu actually came loose when i was taking things apart and when i put things back together, two of the gold pins got bent. I was able to bend them straight and fix the unit. I also was able to install the new RAM also. Thanks for all your input!!!!!!!!!: