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Would really appreciate any advice on this... last night my pc was working perfectly well. i logged off as normal with no problems. However when i went to turn it on today nothing happens!
I've taken the panel off and had a look, (bear in mind i'm a complete novice) all i can see is a small glowing green light on what i assume is the motherboard? there are no fans working, no sound coming from anywhere, just the green light.

Any ideas?

Thanks
 
sorry to sound ignorant, but how can i tell what make the motherboard is? Can you point me in the right direction? cant see anything on it apart from Intel, and cant boot it to get any info.
Its an E machine that's about all i know.. meanwhile i'll get the vac out and give it a clean.
 
oops.. too late, although it seems fine, i'm still alive! tho slowly losing the will to live.

Right, ive taken some pics, but seeing as i'm on my dilapidated laptop i cant upload them as the software is on my other comp.

From what i can see it says:
N232
E210882

I'll endeavour to get the pics uploaded asap.

With regards to connections etc. I stupidly disconnected the leads from the power switch to the motherboard without checking in which order they were. So i'll include pics of those too and perhaps someone can tell me how to reconnect without doing any more damage.

The rest of the connections are nice and firm, nothing is loose.

I'm not blonde honest ;)
 





ok lets hope these upload ok...

no i didnt get any lights or beeps at all.. just the glowing green one on the motherboard

I'm gonna sleep on this and come back nice and fresh in the morning when i'll have hopefully lost the urge to throw it out of the window..

thanks for all your help so far :D
 
ok new day new enthusiasm... i'll give that a try.
Apart from using the vac, how else can i give it a clean? any proprietary cleaners recommended?
 
bump.. its all sparkly (don't worry i didn't use Mr. Muscle, was tempted to use vodka, but think I'll save that for later) all connections are good and sound, however i do need to know in which order to reconnect the power leads (see Pic).
someone?

cheers
 
the lights are on on the motherboard, the power lead appears to be working (i hear a sound of electric as it is put in) and the power button still makes a depression and 'click' when it is pressed any more ideas??
 
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jonas123 said:
From the picture above, it looks like you haven't plugged your power button back onto your motherboard, so when you push the power button, it obviously won't turn on :p

as mentioned previously it wasn't powering up before i disconnected the leads.. however they are all now back in place and still no luck :(

However my knight in shining armour by the name of Lyle is hopefully coming on sat to check out the psu... so i'll keep you posted

thanks for all you help so far :)
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oh dear looks like my knight cant make it after all, so I'm still in desperate need of some help please???

Just to update on progress so far...

Its an E Machine approx 3 years old and wont power up. I do have a glowing green led on the motherboard.

Motherboard is Intel N232 E210882

I've cleaned it, reseated all the various components, checked the power leads etc. done the bit with the screwdriver and nothing happens.

General opinion seems to be a dead psu, but how can i be sure? I've no access to another pc and don't want to pay out for a new one without covering any other options.

If worse comes to worse and it is the psu, I've no idea what to buy or how much i should pay? i only use the pc for basic stuff, no games or anything complicated, so wouldn't want anything flash.

How difficult would it be to fit? my knowledge on these things is zilch :S but i am willing to learn!
 
Hey.. thanks for that.

I'm off to the local suppliers in the morning... ive googled the spec etc and am kind of confident of what i need so will be attempting to fit it in the afternoon.

I'll let you know how it goes. Wish me luck ;)
 
EdGey said:
hmmm...

to me it looks like there is power going to everything, as if it is turned on at the mains switch but you havnt actually turned the pc on.

Try taking the front of the case off, (the plastic/metal front that should just pop off somehow) and look inside to make sure that when you press the power button it is actualy hitting the button itslef inside. if not, try hitting it with your finger to see if anything happens.

when you press the power button on your pc does it still make a click? or does if feel the same as it used too?

i personally fear you are wasting your money buying a new PSU, it certainly sounds like the above, or some kind of fualt with your power switch or the cables connecting the power switch on the case to the motherboard. (check they are fermly in place)

if its not that, or any of the things other people have already mentioned, i dont have a clue sorry. goodluck
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have done all of the above, power switch is absolutely fine.. does what its supposed to and makes all the right noises.. cables are pushed firmly home.

having said that, i left the power lead plugged in overnight, and the psu is actually warm... so, before i rush off spending money unnecessarily, does that mean it could be working or not :confused:
 
update... been to my local friendly supplier who kindly tested the psu for me.

Turns out there is a fault on it thats intermittent. So i've purchased a new one and will attempt to fit it after i've had a coffee ;)
 
:( fitted the new psu.... still not working :(

now i'm completely at a loss.... maybe i should stick to baking cakes :rolleyes:

any ideas anyone please?
 
I've still got the green led on the motherboard, does that mean its OK?

I'm such a sceptic when it comes to repair people, hate the thought of getting ripped off etc. so would prefer not to go that route unless its really unavoidable.

Must admit I'm getting quite into this now and really appreciate the info given on here.
I'm willing to have a go but some of the technical terms are beyond me I'm afraid.

So keep the suggestions coming and keep it simple lol... my msn is in trust for anyone who wants to talk it through in more depth?

cheers....
 
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