[SOLVED] computer wont power up

worzal · 10-06-2009, 11:14 AM

i have just tried to start up my pc, but nothing happened, i took the side case off and saw that there was a green light showing at the back. so power is getting in, but when i press the on button an orange light flickers but then nothing, there are no noises coming from the fan or hard drive, please help

**Tyree** · 10-06-2009, 12:02 PM

PC Specs?
Prebuilt--Brand name & Model Number
Custon Build--Brand & Model of Mobo-CPU-RAM-Graphics-PSU.

**greenbrucelee** · 10-06-2009, 12:03 PM

can post your full specs including the power supply wattage and make.

Just because the motherboard is getting power doesn't mean the power supply is ok, infact with the orange light you mention it is probably the PSU

worzal · 10-06-2009, 12:42 PM

my pc is a dell dimension 5150 with pentium d, thanks for your quick replys

worzal · 10-06-2009, 02:39 PM

and if it is the psu can anyone recomend one that is compatable, thanks

**Tyree** · 10-06-2009, 02:44 PM

Seasonic & Corsair are quality PSU's.

worzal · 11-02-2009, 03:34 AM

i bought a new psu and everything seems ok now thanks very musch for your help

**greenbrucelee** · 11-02-2009, 03:35 AM

glad you have it sorted, please mark the thread solved

10-06-2009, 11:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
worzal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: windows xp	[SOLVED] computer wont power up i have just tried to start up my pc, but nothing happened, i took the side case off and saw that there was a green light showing at the back. so power is getting in, but when i press the on button an orange light flickers but then nothing, there are no noises coming from the fan or hard drive, please help

10-06-2009, 12:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,444 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: computer wont power up PC Specs? Prebuilt--Brand name & Model Number Custon Build--Brand & Model of Mobo-CPU-RAM-Graphics-PSU. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-06-2009, 12:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,789 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: computer wont power up can post your full specs including the power supply wattage and make. Just because the motherboard is getting power doesn't mean the power supply is ok, infact with the orange light you mention it is probably the PSU __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified

10-06-2009, 12:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
worzal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: windows xp	Re: computer wont power up my pc is a dell dimension 5150 with pentium d, thanks for your quick replys

10-06-2009, 02:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
worzal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: windows xp	Re: computer wont power up and if it is the psu can anyone recomend one that is compatable, thanks

10-06-2009, 02:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,444 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: computer wont power up Seasonic & Corsair are quality PSU's. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

11-02-2009, 03:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
worzal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: windows xp	Re: computer wont power up i bought a new psu and everything seems ok now thanks very musch for your help

11-02-2009, 03:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
greenbrucelee Mentor Hardware team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,789 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: computer wont power up glad you have it sorted, please mark the thread solved __________________ Microsoft certified professional, Network +, A+ certified