imported_Joker

does anyone know what to do? my computer is not starting up , i believe its the power supply b/c when i hit the power button, the fan starts then stops after 1 second or so... i tried to take out the supply, but are the wires soldered inside the powersupply? is it a DIY to change the supply or should i get someone to do it?
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thanks

imported_civic-siR

Yeah it's pretty simple to change the power supply.

Just remember to "ground" yourself before touching anychip or anything.

PS: take the WHOLE powersupply out don't part out the powersupply

imported_GoldBadge

Sounds like it's not getting any spark...I would examine the plugs if I were you.

imported_SilverSleeper

Yeah...If you don't know much about computers then you could take it to someone. I could do it for you.

But to me it just sounds like a faulty power switch. The button probably isnt making enough contact for the system to keep running hence the press and stop effect.

imported_Joker

ok , so would replacing the supply be a wise thing to do? or is there some other way to test it? it happened all of a sudden, so i think it might be the supply, ive had the system for about 3 yrs now...the thing is... i have a computer at home that is older and still has a working supply... is there somethin to look for when i look at the board inside the supply?

thanks

imported_ERTW

power supplies are 15-20 dollars.. they;re not worth testing.. just replace it, its most liekly the supply

i work for a company that builds custom servers for military and industrial uses.. when a computer fails, 95% of the time its the power supply

droppedatbirth

Did you check the air flow bearings on your hard drive?

imported_ERTW

you dont need a hard drive to boot.. his computer doesnt even attempt to enter the boot sequence

t_dot_porkchop

take it to a shop and have them check it out. i know my computer guy wont charge for the inspection if i buy the parts for the fix from him.

it sounds like the power supply is shot or maybe a m/b issue.

Younes Si

I would take a look at it for you, but I live 4 hours away, so take it to a shop

imported_96hatch

1) Don't open up the power supply and tinker inside, you're just asking for trouble.

2) If you know you have another working power supply (and it is at least the same wattage as the one that you think is dead) then just switch the good one with the "dead" one and see if that works. No need buying a power supply if you have a working one. The power supplies will just be screwed to the case, there is no need to open them up to switch them.

3) If that doesn't work, as said before, it could be a motherboard issue. At this point I would take it to someone who knows what they're doing.

imported_SilverSleeper

If you want to fry your components then buy a 15-20 dollar Power supply...The more expensive you go, the better voltage regulation you get.

Easiest test of whether a power supply is good or not is by weight. The heavier, the better.

Your old power supply in the other computer may or may not have enough wattage to work for you entire rig. However, it's still good for a test. If you can, hook up the main 12V line to the motherboard and see if it POST's. If it does, then your old power supply is shot. If it doesn't, then you have other components to look at.

The worst case scenario actually happened to myself. The case I bought for my computer came with a ****ty power supply and when it let go, it took my motherboard, cpu, hard drive, cpu fan and graphics card with it.

Had to rip all that shyt out and replace it all. Not very fun.

The offer still stands if you want someone to check it out.

droppedatbirth

I was being sarcastic...

imported_Joker

the thing is that. there is a greeen light on the motherboard that lights up, when the power is connected, the power supply is connected, and this light lights up when i hit the power button, but when i turn the power off, on the back of the computer the light goes away... so if the power supply is fried wouldnt this light not even light up? im gonna replace teh p/s tomorrow if i cant get any solid diagnosis.. im preety sure that it is the p/s tho

Middlemiss

iTrader: (2)

First thing to do is wiggle all the wires from the power supply to you mobo. If it doesnt boot up it could be a video card problem also.. Thats the first thing to load.

imported_SilverSleeper

If the video card is fried there would be a specific POST beep to confirm that the videocard is not working

droppedatbirth

I agree. I had a Dell Dimension at work and they had a recall on the power supply.

Some of sympton include:
- blinking amber light on the front
- green light on mb (don't mean ****)
- computer turns on sometimes

If it's a name brand computer call the manufacturer they might replace it for free.

Dell replace my power supply free of charge. They were willing to put it for me too.

imported_Team Rukus

thats some fukked up **** right here.

how the **** are you communicating with us if your computer isnt working?

some serious jedi mind trick ***** ****** thing whooaaaaaa.....



(jk)

imported_Bruce Fee

power supplies are the first to go!

imported_Joker

jedi's rock!!!

yea it was the power supply, im up and running again !!!