Problem with Self-Build...

[jseldis]

Hello, I've just finished building my first computer from all new parts, had an experienced friend help me out with the last bit...

We plugged the computer in, turned on the PSU, pressed the power button on the front...and nothing happened.
Have also tried power-up with the case open, and when the PSU is switched on at the back, there's a little green LED on the Motherboard which lights up...but when the front power button is pressed....nothing.

I'm positive i've plugged everything in like it says in the motherboard guide...

What could be the problem?

Josh

 

[jseldis]

Bump.

 

[oscaryu1]

Have you correctly plugged in the front case connectors to the motherboard?

 

[jseldis]

Have you correctly plugged in the front case connectors to the motherboard?

I have yes, i've checked and checked...my thoughts are that there may be something wrong with the front of case switches?

 

[oscaryu1]

Could be. Unplug all the front connectors and try again.

Did you place standoffs correctly? Did you put too many/too little?

After you've tried all this, short the PWR pins together. This is basically what the switch does to turn on your computer.

 

[jseldis]

Right. How would i do that without electricuting myself?
I did indeed...

 

[oscaryu1]

You wear a glove or put something non-conducting between the finger and the metal piece

 

[jseldis]

You wear a glove or put something non-conducting between the finger and the metal piece

right cool. if it works, then it's the case that;s fecked?

 

[diduknowthat]

You can't electrocute yourself by jumping a power supply. By the way, it's the green and black pin that you have to short out.

 

[jseldis]

ummm...... no idea.... i woulkd have thought you could though?

 

[oscaryu1]

You can't electrocute yourself by jumping a power supply. By the way, it's the green and black pin that you have to short out.

You didn't read the posts did you?

He suggested that the front panel connectors were faulty. I suggested shorting the Power Switch pins to see if it would turn on...

 

[fortyways]

I believe he's jumping the power pins on his motherboard, which also won't electrocute you.

 

[ducis]

does your motherboard light go on?

 

[fortyways]

He already said it does. Maybe OP should try turning the power button connector the other direction.

 

[oscaryu1]

I believe he's jumping the power pins on his motherboard, which also won't electrocute you.

At least someone actually took their time and read the posts...

does your motherboard light go on?

*sigh*

there's a little green LED on the Motherboard which lights up.

...

 

[jseldis]

what metal items could i use? a knife or something?

 

[fortyways]

I used to use a pen.

 

[oscaryu1]

Anything will do that's conductive.

 

[theginkamos]

Maybe the powersupply is defective. Try unplugging everything but the motherboard and see if it turns on.

 

[jseldis]

Last time i checked, pens were plastic?
Yeah, i figured it could only really be the case connectors, if the PSU is giving the motherboard power for the light to be on, then the case's on button is clearly not reaching its signal to the motherboard....

I hope i'm right. I can try shorting it.