Dead PC

[Ed2020]

Hi,

My PC has completely died - when I push the power button nothing happens at all.

I assume the PSU has packed up, but I wanted to check before I fork out for a new one.

Is there any way of telling for sure what the problem is? Is there anything else that could be causing this?

TIA,

Ed Metcalfe.

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[Freestone]

Confirm there is power from the source your PC is plugged into by plugging in something else.

 

[Vansplatter]

Make sure your switch is not broke. You can open the pc and manually make the power connection using a screwdriver or something like it. If it is a bad switch you can use your reset button by putting it on the power connection.

Good luck-
Van

 

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[micker377]

You can buy a tester ($10 to $15 at the Electronics parts store.) Do you have a friend with a spare power supply you can try?

 

[nedstar1]

I'd also try unplugging the power cord from the wall for a few minutes. I've had a PC be completely unresponsive like that come right back when the power supply was allowed to discharge itself.

Also confirm that your wiring from the power switch to the M/B pins wasn't interrupted.

Hope this helps.