PowerSurge

[kgod86]

we had one, now the computer wont turn on, when i plug in the power supply there is a yellow light that comes on so i dont think that blew. Shorted out Motherboard you think?

 

[Trizoy]

Most likely the PSU... It is there to protect all the expensive things.
Go grab a new PSU, and try it. If it don't work (motherboard issue) return it!

Grab a surge protector also...

 

[kgod86]

we have a surge protector

 

[kgod86]

ok i changed it, and now the yellow light isnt flickering but still nothing, the motherboard was really hot tho, it burned me, so that must be it.

 

[Arm_Pit]

If you have a surge protector...You did reset it right?(Just to make sure)

 

[SC7]

My surge protector has some $50,000 insurance on it, you should see if yours does.

 

[kgod86]

yeah the surge protector turns on fine. but nothing else. the mobo is really hot by the battery

 

[SC7]

Would it be the chipset that's hot?

 

[kgod86]

Would it be the chipset that's hot?

yes it actually blistered my finger after only 1 min with the power plugged in

 

[SC7]

Then that mobo is dead.

 

[OvenMaster]

Had this exact same problem. Power surge, dead PC. Replaced power supply, still dead. Motherboard fried.
Tom

 

[SC7]

Yea, the fact that the chipset is hot leads me to believe the motherboard took the hit.

 

[ceewi1]

Agreed. Do note, however, that surges can also come through a phone line, and damage a dialup modem. If you have one, remove it and try booting the system again before giving up on the board.