dead puter

col · 08-19-2006, 11:51 AM

Hi folks, first post here.

My PC is totally dead. It gave me a warning by not switching on a few times (over a few tries) and then the next day it was totally dead. No power, no beeps no lights, nothing at all.

It's definitley not the psu as I've tried it in a different computer. The psu from the other computer didn't work on the "broken" one. I can't try out the switch from the front of the computer to the motherboard because the pins are different on the 2 motherboards.

Although it's not a new computer it suited my needs - PB9533

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance

Iluvpenguins · 08-19-2006, 11:55 AM

motherboard might be dead,or the leds somehow burnt out.

col · 08-19-2006, 12:02 PM

Thx for the quick reply

leds burnt out?

SirKenin · 08-19-2006, 03:01 PM

Definitely sounds like the mobo.

Bobo · 08-19-2006, 03:20 PM

The LEDs being burnt out wouldn't do anything.

I have a strong feeling that it could be the power switch. The same thing happened to me.

Open up your computer, strip the wires for the power switch (don't cut them) and connect the 2 wires together with a paperclip.

Generally the 2 wires will be red and white.

col · 08-19-2006, 03:46 PM

I'll try that thanks.

col · 08-19-2006, 05:27 PM

I cut the switch off and joined the 2 wires together (black n white) and still no joy.

dannaswolcott · 08-20-2006, 11:50 AM

do you know the PSU is bad? id try replacing it and see if it helps. and if it dont, i think the motherbord may have something to do with it.

col · 08-20-2006, 02:29 PM

The psu is working, checked it on another pc.

StrangleHold · 08-20-2006, 02:53 PM

If your getting nothing and the P/S works in another computer I would say you have a dead board!

08-19-2006, 11:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
col New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5	dead puter Hi folks, first post here. My PC is totally dead. It gave me a warning by not switching on a few times (over a few tries) and then the next day it was totally dead. No power, no beeps no lights, nothing at all. It's definitley not the psu as I've tried it in a different computer. The psu from the other computer didn't work on the "broken" one. I can't try out the switch from the front of the computer to the motherboard because the pins are different on the 2 motherboards. Although it's not a new computer it suited my needs - PB9533 Any ideas? Thanks in advance

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Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,267	motherboard might be dead,or the leds somehow burnt out. __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

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StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 7,084	If your getting nothing and the P/S works in another computer I would say you have a dead board! __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 800 4gb PNY XLR8 8800GT Spinpoint F1 500gb. Too bad stupidity isn't painful.

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08-19-2006, 12:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
col New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5	Thx for the quick reply leds burnt out?

08-19-2006, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
SirKenin banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,711	Definitely sounds like the mobo.

08-19-2006, 03:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bobo banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Age: 16 Posts: 6,623	The LEDs being burnt out wouldn't do anything. I have a strong feeling that it could be the power switch. The same thing happened to me. Open up your computer, strip the wires for the power switch (don't cut them) and connect the 2 wires together with a paperclip. Generally the 2 wires will be red and white.

08-19-2006, 03:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
col New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5	I'll try that thanks.

08-19-2006, 05:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
col New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5	I cut the switch off and joined the 2 wires together (black n white) and still no joy.

08-20-2006, 02:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
col New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5	The psu is working, checked it on another pc.

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