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| 809295 | 2009-09-12 06:09:00 | My desk top has just failed. when I press the on/off button there is no response whatsoever. it is plugged into a live socket Logic tells me that the problem could either be the power supply or the mother board. I can find out by buying a power supply and seeing if that fixes the problem. if it does not then proceed to buying a new motherboard and if that does not work go to fixit man. Is there a simple diagnostic process that I can follow to see which component has failed? I would like to avoid paying someone to do what I can do my self. (Just like the mitre 10 advert). Any suggestions would be much appreciated Regards |
Amicus 400 (10254) | ||
| 809296 | 2009-09-12 06:10:00 | Open the case and short the pwr and gnd pin next to it, with a screwdriver. It maybe a bung on/off button. If it works, get another case. | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 809297 | 2009-09-12 06:32:00 | Check that the switch on the PSU is on too. I know. But easily overlooked. |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 809298 | 2009-09-12 21:32:00 | I can find out by buying a power supply and seeing if that fixes the problem. if it does not then proceed to buying a new motherboard and if that does not work go to fixit man. Hell of an expensive way to diagnose. Because I have spare components I can use that method. I'd start with RAM if there is no response at all. Then PSU. And unplug everything not needed, add on cards, drives etc. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 809299 | 2009-09-13 04:14:00 | Many thanks, you are on the money with your observation about the "swap and see" method being expensive, that's what prompted the question. Unfortunately, I don't have many spare components so I will have to come up with an alternative method. Thanks for the comments. |
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