PC won't power

[shootersam]

My PC was working fine yesterday, I shut it down at night and now it won't turn on. No power at all. Any ideas? Don't know what could have happened.

 

[stulid]

Is there absolutely no life? no lights? no fans trying to move?

Try the "PSU paper clip trick" google it.
Try a new kettle lead?

 

[shootersam]

Is there absolutely no life? no lights? no fans trying to move?

Try the "PSU paper clip trick" google it.
Try a new kettle lead?

No life what so ever. I'll give the paper clip trick ago and try a new kettle plug now.

 

[shootersam]

The paper clip trick worked, so any ideas what might be wrong now? Thanks

 

[RJC]

Tried a CMOS reset?

 

[stulid]

Then if the above dont work, build the PC outside of the case with the minimum of parts such as a single RAM stick (try the others in different slots too) no drives and if you have onboard GFX available use that instead of a GFX card.

 

[shootersam]

Then if the above dont work, build the PC outside of the case with the minimum of parts such as a single RAM stick (try the others in different slots too) no drives and if you have onboard GFX available use that instead of a GFX card.

Will do later tonight when I'm back form basketball training. Thanks Stulid and RJC

 

[shootersam]

I think it is the power button as I was able to start the computer, but not with the power button. Guess I should contact customer service?

 

[stulid]

I think it is the power button as I was able to start the computer, but not with the power button. Guess I should contact customer service?

Yes,


You shorted the two pins with a screwdriver or similar yeah? maybe a break in the two wires to the switch or the actual switch mechanism itself.

 

[shootersam]

Yes,


You shorted the two pins with a screwdriver or similar yeah? maybe a break in the two wires to the switch or the actual switch mechanism itself.

Thanks stulid. Customer service it is.