Computer power problem

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Chroniclez05

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I have another computer that is sitting beside me that got hit by lightning, luckily the only thing it fried was the power supply, which I've already replaced.

I have to plug the power cord in for the computer to turn on, You dont press the front power button at all, it just powers up right when you plug it in. This worked fine until yesterday, instead of unplugging it to turn it off I shut it down normally. Now when I plug it back in it doesnt power up at all and like before the power button doesnt work..

Did I screw up by turning it off normally? :eek:
 
The wiring inside the case probably saw a little cookout along with the first supply. The wires to the power button are most like a little singed. One simple trick is to follow those wires down to the board itself and jump the two pins there. If you have the original user manual that will be a big help in showing you right where on the board the block of pins is located.

If the system powers right up when you jump the pins with a paper clip or the tip of a screwdriver you know it's the wiring/power button and time for a new case!
 
Hmm. I dont have the manual, and I've messed with the cords inside of it and switched them all around.. doh. I had all the LEDs shining on the front when I could turn it on yesterday. Maybe if I plugged the power cord (Black and white little cable) into the correct pins it would work?

Here's a picture that may add to the confusion:
 

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Nevermind! I i ripped out the button and tried random pins and finally found the two that powers it up. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
 
Generally if you don't have the manual go to the online support site. The section for updates and utitlies usually has a pdf type file you can open there or download and save to a folder. One reason I advise people to have a small pocket magnifying glass and pen light is to get a close look at the block the pins are on. Often you can see the abbreviated form of power switch with psw, pled for power led, hdled and so forth. Glad to hear it's running!
 
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