First boot up problems

[XplosiveHamster]

Hi Guys

Tried to boot the new build up for the first time but only the CPU cooler and Motherboard Orange LED came on, the case fans and cpu cooler fans stopped spinning after a second (one of the GPU fans twitched for a brief moment too), turned it off after 20secs or so.

Any ideas what to do next?

 

[stulid]

Do you have the 8pin ATX connector plugged in near the CPU socket?

 

[XplosiveHamster]

Yeah, the 8pin connector straight from the PSU to the board in the top left hand corner?

 

[XplosiveHamster]

Top half of mobo:
http://i.imgur.com/5aPjCY9.jpg

Bottom half of mobo:
http://i.imgur.com/z6Rsf4s.jpg

Full mobo:
http://i.imgur.com/pUv55Gg.jpg

 

[stulid]

Pull the GFX card out and connect the monitor directly to the rear of the motherboard.

Try a single stick of RAM.

 

[XplosiveHamster]

Pull the GFX card out and connect the monitor directly to the rear of the motherboard.

Try a single stick of RAM.

Removed the GPU, then tried each stick of RAM seperately and nothing changed, the fans did a single spin then stopped + no output on the monitor

 

[stulid]

Try a clearCMOS.

I.e, power off, remove the battery for a bit (go put the kettle on) refit and power back on.

 

[XplosiveHamster]

Try a clearCMOS.

I.e, power off, remove the battery for a bit (go put the kettle on) refit and power back on.

Removed the battery and left it out for 3-4mins, put it back in the board and tried again but it didn't make a difference

 

[stulid]

Oh dear, hmmm....

You arent going to like this but...pull the cooler off the CPU and check for bent socket puns.

 

[XplosiveHamster]

Oh dear, hmmm....

You arent going to like this but...pull the cooler off the CPU and check for bent socket puns.

What will happen to the thermal paste when I remove the cooler? Will it need completely cleaning etc or will I be able to put it back on later

 

[stulid]

Should be ok to put back on, you havnt used it and its gone through no heat cycles.

 

[wazza300]

what make model ram and psu you using?

 

[XplosiveHamster]

Took the whole motherboard out to safetly remove the CPU, thought it looked alright at first but then properly inspected it and all the pins seem slightly bent in one direction (makes it seem fine to the naked eye). Not sure how they got bent during the install since it dropped into place nicely and the only force was applied by the socket lever. Should have checked more closely on arrival to see if they were fine just to be sure

Included a couple of pics
http://i.imgur.com/OGJXLcg.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Md0KY4a.jpg

 

[wazza300]

its hard to see from those pics

how many are bent? they all should be inline as in none that look out of alignment with the others

maybe try without the flash?

 

[XplosiveHamster]

They all look slightly bent, turned the flash off but it's still really difficult to see see they're all slightly off

http://i.imgur.com/KmlOnjO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/kBRYF7H.jpg

 

[wazza300]

they are all meant to be at an angle if that's what you mean? its normal

these two look slightly out of shape,rest look fine

Spoiler

a big magnifying glass and a fine sewing needle along with a steady hand and you'll pull them back into shape,only attempt it if your fairly competent

 

[DoneADougalOnSofa]

Just to the right of where Wazza's circled above, the vertical line is not parallel to the next one... Looks more obvious on the other pics.

Or it could just be the photo. Pass.

 

[XplosiveHamster]

Will the motherboard/socket be okay left out on the table overnight so I can have another look tomorrow?

Also is there anything I should test/try next?

 

[wazza300]

yeah it'll be ok

you can either try straightening them yourself or to be safe just rma the board for repair/replacement

there's not much else you can do till you have a straight socket

 

[XplosiveHamster]

Doubt I have steady enough hands to be able to work with the Pins, is there a way to know it's definitely the Mobo and not the CPU arriving dead? (don't have any spare parts on hand)