Startup problem

[thewarboy234]

My computer is a very cobbled together hung of electronics, has windows 2000 on it and an old mobo. Sometimes if it is turned off, it won't turn on unless I push a certain place on the button battery, and even then that doesn't always work. Any idea why this won't work?

 

[johnb35]

Are you saying the cmos battery on the motherboard? The board will still work without a battery in it. I have a feeling you have a crack in the motherboard, so it looks like you need to get a new system.

 

[thewarboy234]

It runs fine, its just starting that has a problem. I probably do need to get a new one though. I am going to get a whole new computer soon, and I am going to use whichever one runs better for personal use and the other for work, so I'd like to get this problem fixed.

 

[johnb35]

What does the machine actually do when it doesn't want to boot up? Does the machine turn on at all?

 

[thewarboy234]

No, I don't get any power at all. It may be the power button, but then why would pushing on the spot on the battery on the motherboard help?

 

[johnb35]

Like I said, it seems you have a crack in your motherboard I would assume. PC will still work with cmos battery in it. cmos battery is only used to save bios settings.

 

[thewarboy234]

what kind of crack, how big and where? or is this to much info for you not having seen the machine?

 

[johnb35]

I have no idea exactly where, big enough to break electrical contact breaking a circuit. And it has to be somewhere near the battery location.

 

[thewarboy234]

Ok, Thanks. I need to get a new motherboard anyway... Mine is so old.

Thanks again for your help!