Help! PC Won't Turn On.

BriT · 25 Mar 2011 at 18:55

Hello chaps,

In need of some help!

Got back from work and went turn on my PC but nothing happens. No sign of life at all.

Ive tryed trying a different kettle lead but that didn't work. ive tryed a different plug socket and that didn't work so im sort of stuck. Theres no smell or any sign of damage in the case so i have no idea what it could be? Maybe a faulty turn on switch??

Any ideas would be welcome.

Thanks. Spec is in my sig.

~Mike~ · 25 Mar 2011 at 18:59

Check this out

How to check if your Power Supply Unit is working.

BriT · 25 Mar 2011 at 19:08

What wire should i use?

Ive found some fuse wire. will that work?

Surveyor · 25 Mar 2011 at 19:28

BriT said:
What wire should i use?

Ive found some fuse wire. will that work?

Fuse wire is designed to blow over a certain current so it depends how much it can take.

Any old copper wire will do.

You can even use a paperclip.

23JMZ07 · 25 Mar 2011 at 19:39

Paperclip, Staple, Pair of Scissors, Fork, Anything literally.

BriT · 25 Mar 2011 at 19:55

Well i tryed it with a paperclip and the fan didn't come on, so im guessing its the PSU?

Surveyor · 26 Mar 2011 at 00:09

BriT said:
Well i tryed it with a paperclip and the fan didn't come on, so im guessing its the PSU?

Ckeck the fuse in the plug.

If that's OK, and the paperclip trick doesn't work, it suggests your PSU has had it.

~Mike~ · 26 Mar 2011 at 08:28

BriT said:
Well i tryed it with a paperclip and the fan didn't come on, so im guessing its the PSU?

Would appear so. What is the make/spec of your PSU? Is there any way you could 'borrow' a PSU from a friend maybe? Do you have any local PC shops that might be able to test for you?

Surveyor said:
Ckeck the fuse in the plug.

If that's OK, and the paperclip trick doesn't work, it suggests your PSU has had it.

OP has already tried a different kettle lead and a different plug socket. But it wouldn't be a bad idea to double check the fuses.

BriT · 26 Mar 2011 at 11:26

Hey guys,

Its a Corsair HX 650W. I do have a couple of local pc repair shops near by so i think ill take it down and get them to test it to make sure. thanks for the help.

BriT · 26 Mar 2011 at 12:08

If i have to RMA it, do i do this through overclockers or corsair?

iTek · 26 Mar 2011 at 12:11

How long have you had it? I think you can send it back to OcUK if it falls within 12 months, anything after its Corsair but don't quote me on that.

BriT · 26 Mar 2011 at 12:14

It's only 7-8 months old.

iTek · 26 Mar 2011 at 12:17

Your choice then... OcUK dealt with my one and only RMA in super quick time.

BriT · 26 Mar 2011 at 12:30

Never done an RMA, what do i do??

iTek · 26 Mar 2011 at 12:37

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/support.php