computer does not start

davandrew · 11-26-2008, 10:07 AM

My other computer just doesn't turn on. I have tried changing the fuse, but no luck. There is just no reponse when I push the on button on the main machine, what could my problem be? Please reply, as my week will be ruined if I don't get this sorted! Thanks

adie273 · 11-26-2008, 10:56 AM

Try using the computer at a different socket. Some PSU's have a switch on the back, make sure this is switched on. If that fails makes sure all connections from the PSU are firmly attached to the motherboard. Check that the cable from the power button is firmly attached to the motherboard too. Also check that the motherboard is not placed in the case in such a way that any of it makes direct contact with the case, i've seen that before where someone didn't use the proper parts to mount the motherboard into his new build which earthed it or something and caused it not to respond.

If all that fails. It could be the PSU has had it, or possibly the motherboard.

dai · 11-26-2008, 10:58 AM

what are you running
video card
cpu
m/board
ram
power supply
brand
wattage

what do the fans do when you try to start

davandrew · 11-26-2008, 11:44 AM

There is no noise at all, just as if it was unplugged, but it's not.

11-26-2008, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
davandrew Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 22 OS: windows xp	computer does not start My other computer just doesn't turn on. I have tried changing the fuse, but no luck. There is just no reponse when I push the on button on the main machine, what could my problem be? Please reply, as my week will be ruined if I don't get this sorted! Thanks

11-26-2008, 10:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
adie273 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 25 OS: Vista Home Premium My System	Re: Hi really need some help here!! Try using the computer at a different socket. Some PSU's have a switch on the back, make sure this is switched on. If that fails makes sure all connections from the PSU are firmly attached to the motherboard. Check that the cable from the power button is firmly attached to the motherboard too. Also check that the motherboard is not placed in the case in such a way that any of it makes direct contact with the case, i've seen that before where someone didn't use the proper parts to mount the motherboard into his new build which earthed it or something and caused it not to respond. If all that fails. It could be the PSU has had it, or possibly the motherboard.

11-26-2008, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,670 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: computer does not start what are you running video card cpu m/board ram power supply brand wattage what do the fans do when you try to start __________________

11-26-2008, 11:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
davandrew Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 22 OS: windows xp	Re: computer does not start There is no noise at all, just as if it was unplugged, but it's not.