HalfwayDone
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I accidentally kicked the power strip powering my desktop out of the wall. When I plugged it back in, my computer wouldn't start. It didn't have any reaction when I tried to power it on, not even giving me a POST beep code. When I replaced the MoBo and CPU, it worked again. I guess the power fault damaged either the CPU or motherboard, but since my other MoBo/CPU combo is a different socket, I can't try replacing one at a time.
I know the motherboard is atleast sending power, because I can plug an external HDD into a usb port and the indicator light comes on. But the fact that I'm not even getting a POST code makes me think it's the motherboard. Anyone have any ideas how I can troubleshoot which one is the issue?
I know the motherboard is atleast sending power, because I can plug an external HDD into a usb port and the indicator light comes on. But the fact that I'm not even getting a POST code makes me think it's the motherboard. Anyone have any ideas how I can troubleshoot which one is the issue?