Comp Won't Start

[h121589]

My friend has a 2/3 year old comp and it won't start up when i click on the cpu button nothing happens.

WTF is wrong?
What can I do to fix his comps problem?
:helpsmile:

[tesco]

cpu's dont have buttons :rolleyes: and you sure as hell cant click on it...

you probably mean the case button. does nothing at all happen, or do the fans spin, do any lights come on? more info needed.

[abu_has_the_power]

:huh: :huh: how do u click on a cpu button?

[WOX]

i think he means the case power button and yes we need more information of this problem so we can help you out.

[h121589]

Originally posted by WOX@4 May 2004 - 02:02
i think he means the case power button and yes we need more information of this problem so we can help you out.
ok let me fine out thos questions that rossco asked

[peat moss]

Check power cord . <_<

[h121589]

Originally posted by ROSSCO_2004@4 May 2004 - 01:37
cpu&#39;s dont have buttons :rolleyes: and you sure as hell cant click on it...

you probably mean the case button. does nothing at all happen, or do the fans spin, do any lights come on? more info needed.
does nothing at all happen: no
do the fans spin: no
do any lights come on: no


:lol: and yes i meant the cpu case button and when i click it all it does is that it makes the CLICK sound

[h121589]

Originally posted by peat moss@4 May 2004 - 02:20
Check power cord . <_<
its pluged in

[peat moss]

God where to start &#33; Power botton hooped ? Power supply shot ? :unsure: Check on / off switch at back . Or take case off and check power on switch ? Try another power suppy easy to do. Plug in to another wall socket before you do anything. :lol:

[tesco]

hmm the power supply is probably shot. try opening up the computer and do these things:

1. Make sure the power button lead is plugged into the motherboard correctly. Jiggle it around a little. Then try turning on again. If no go...

2. Make sure the atx power connector (plug from power supply to teh motherboard) is plugged in securely. Test again.

3. Unplug all hardware from teh computer, leaving just the motherboard, cpu, vid card, ram and see if its starts...

4. Try resetting the cmos. to do this u have to locate a cmos jumper, switch the pins that it overs (there are three, it will probably cover 1 and 2, make it cover 2 and 3) for a few secoonds then put back. test again.

5. try using a different power supply, one that you know works for sure.

if none of these work, then you have either got a faulty motherboard, or the power switch is broken.

[Dray_04]

Originally posted by ROSSCO_2004@4 May 2004 - 14:31
hmm the power supply is probably shot. try opening up the computer and do these things:

1. Make sure the power button lead is plugged into the motherboard correctly. Jiggle it around a little. Then try turning on again. If no go...

2. Make sure the atx power connector (plug from power supply to teh motherboard) is plugged in securely. Test again.

3. Unplug all hardware from teh computer, leaving just the motherboard, cpu, vid card, ram and see if its starts...

4. Try resetting the cmos. to do this u have to locate a cmos jumper, switch the pins that it overs (there are three, it will probably cover 1 and 2, make it cover 2 and 3) for a few secoonds then put back. test again.

5. try using a different power supply, one that you know works for sure.

if none of these work, then you have either got a faulty motherboard, or the power switch is broken.
this dude sounds like he wouldnt no how to do half of this stuff rossco

[h121589]

Originally posted by peat moss@4 May 2004 - 02:24
Plug in to another wall socket before you do anything. :lol:
ya it is plug&#39;d into another socket

[tesco]

Originally posted by Dray_04+3 May 2004 - 21:34--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Dray_04 @ 3 May 2004 - 21:34)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-ROSSCO_2004@4 May 2004 - 14:31
hmm the power supply is probably shot. try opening up the computer and do these things:

1. Make sure the power button lead is plugged into the motherboard correctly. Jiggle it around a little. Then try turning on again. If no go...

2. Make sure the atx power connector (plug from power supply to teh motherboard) is plugged in securely. Test again.

3. Unplug all hardware from teh computer, leaving just the motherboard, cpu, vid card, ram and see if its starts...

4. Try resetting the cmos. to do this u have to locate a cmos jumper, switch the pins that it overs (there are three, it will probably cover 1 and 2, make it cover 2 and 3) for a few secoonds then put back. test again.

5. try using a different power supply, one that you know works for sure.

if none of these work, then you have either got a faulty motherboard, or the power switch is broken.
this dude sounds like he wouldnt no how to do half of this stuff rossco [/b][/quote]
lol, well i tried to make it sound simple...tried.

we&#39;ll just have to see.

so where you been dray? u havent been on msn in a while.

[peat moss]

Ya Rossco sometimes it&#39;s the easy things , NOT with me tho . It was my power on switch :lol:

[h121589]

Originally posted by Dray_04+4 May 2004 - 02:34--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Dray_04 @ 4 May 2004 - 02:34)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-ROSSCO_2004@4 May 2004 - 14:31
hmm the power supply is probably shot. try opening up the computer and do these things:

1. Make sure the power button lead is plugged into the motherboard correctly. Jiggle it around a little. Then try turning on again. If no go...

2. Make sure the atx power connector (plug from power supply to teh motherboard) is plugged in securely. Test again.

3. Unplug all hardware from teh computer, leaving just the motherboard, cpu, vid card, ram and see if its starts...

4. Try resetting the cmos. to do this u have to locate a cmos jumper, switch the pins that it overs (there are three, it will probably cover 1 and 2, make it cover 2 and 3) for a few secoonds then put back. test again.

5. try using a different power supply, one that you know works for sure.

if none of these work, then you have either got a faulty motherboard, or the power switch is broken.
this dude sounds like he wouldnt no how to do half of this stuff rossco [/b][/quote]
ur damn right

[h121589]

Does the fans have to pluged in?

If so I think the problem is that the fan isn&#39;t plug&#39;d in right.

[peat moss]

Originally posted by h121589@3 May 2004 - 18:53
Does the fans have to pluged in?

If so I think the problem is that the fan isn&#39;t plug&#39;d in right.
Your kidding right?

[zapjb]

Which fan? The CPU, PSU, Case or house fan? :lol:

[peat moss]

Originally posted by zapjb@3 May 2004 - 18:57
Which fan? The CPU, PSU, Case or house fan? :lol:
Fuck while were at it , how about the radiator fan :lol:

[tesco]

yes we need to know what fan ur talking about...although i doubt this is the problem...but it could be...hmm...what fan?

[h121589]

Originally posted by zapjb@4 May 2004 - 02:57
Which fan? The CPU, PSU, Case or house fan? :lol:
damn stop being so stupid the cpu fan what other fan cant it be that has to do with computers? :D

[zapjb]

Yeah right I&#39;m the stupid one here. Do you read what you post? :lol:

[h121589]

Originally posted by zapjb@4 May 2004 - 04:02
Yeah right I&#39;m the stupid one here. Do you read what you post? :lol:
ya :lol:

[peat moss]

H121589 belive it or not we like helping people. But your post was funny Bud :)

[SingaBoiy]

Originally posted by ROSSCO_2004@3 May 2004 - 17:31
hmm the power supply is probably shot. try opening up the computer and do these things:

1. Make sure the power button lead is plugged into the motherboard correctly. Jiggle it around a little. Then try turning on again. If no go...

2. Make sure the atx power connector (plug from power supply to teh motherboard) is plugged in securely. Test again.

3. Unplug all hardware from teh computer, leaving just the motherboard, cpu, vid card, ram and see if its starts...

4. Try resetting the cmos. to do this u have to locate a cmos jumper, switch the pins that it overs (there are three, it will probably cover 1 and 2, make it cover 2 and 3) for a few secoonds then put back. test again.

5. try using a different power supply, one that you know works for sure.

if none of these work, then you have either got a faulty motherboard, or the power switch is broken.
This is what you gotta do.

Start with the cmos... should be alittle connector near a lithium battery (the circular one on the bottom right). Move it from pins 1-2 to 2-3 for a few seconds then back.

Dont respond until after you do this. :P

[h121589]

Originally posted by peat moss@4 May 2004 - 04:14
H121589 belive it or not we like helping people. But your post was funny Bud :)
:o ok

[Mr. Elmo]

Originally posted by h121589+4 May 2004 - 04:06--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (h121589 &#064; 4 May 2004 - 04:06)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-zapjb@4 May 2004 - 02:57
Which fan? The CPU, PSU, Case or house fan? :lol:
damn stop being so stupid the cpu fan what other fan cant it be that has to do with computers? :D [/b][/quote]
well...theres case fan, the psu fan, the vid card fan.

and you are calling these people stupid?
and yes i meant the cpu case button there is no such thing as a cpu case button. its your computer power on button :)

but if you dont know how to do half the things rossco says, i suggest you leave your friend&#39;s computer alone

[ilw]

Originally posted by Mr. Elmo@5 May 2004 - 17:00
if you dont know how to do half the things rossco says, i suggest you leave your friend&#39;s computer alone
If you&#39;ve never before opened the case of your computer up, then I&#39;d agree with the above sentiment, maybe try changing the fuse in the plug of the power cord, or try switching the case power cord with another one (eg the one for your monitor).

[SingaBoiy]

Just send the damn thing to me, cover shipping, and ill have it working in an hour. Then ill send it back to you. Free of charge.

EDIT: And I thought I told you not to respond til you did those things :P

[Chewie]

Originally posted by ROSSCO_2004@4 May 2004 - 02:39
hmm the power supply is probably shot. try opening up the computer and do these things:

1. Make sure the power button lead is plugged into the motherboard correctly. Jiggle it around a little. Then try turning on again. If no go...

2. Make sure the atx power connector (plug from power supply to teh motherboard) is plugged in securely. Test again.

3. Unplug all hardware from teh computer, leaving just the motherboard, cpu, vid card, ram and see if its starts...

4. Try resetting the cmos. to do this u have to locate a cmos jumper, switch the pins that it overs (there are three, it will probably cover 1 and 2, make it cover 2 and 3) for a few secoonds then put back. test again.

5. try using a different power supply, one that you know works for sure.

if none of these work, then you have either got a faulty motherboard, or the power switch is broken.
If none of them work? I&#39;d suggest just doing your #5, since that would leave you just as close to the answer as doing all of them.

[tesco]

Originally posted by Chewie UK+5 May 2004 - 17:04--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chewie UK @ 5 May 2004 - 17:04)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-ROSSCO_2004@4 May 2004 - 02:39
hmm the power supply is probably shot. try opening up the computer and do these things:

1. Make sure the power button lead is plugged into the motherboard correctly. Jiggle it around a little. Then try turning on again. If no go...

2. Make sure the atx power connector (plug from power supply to teh motherboard) is plugged in securely. Test again.

3. Unplug all hardware from teh computer, leaving just the motherboard, cpu, vid card, ram and see if its starts...

4. Try resetting the cmos. to do this u have to locate a cmos jumper, switch the pins that it overs (there are three, it will probably cover 1 and 2, make it cover 2 and 3) for a few secoonds then put back. test again.

5. try using a different power supply, one that you know works for sure.

if none of these work, then you have either got a faulty motherboard, or the power switch is broken.
If none of them work? I&#39;d suggest just doing your #5, since that would leave you just as close to the answer as doing all of them. [/b][/quote]
I don&#39;t really understand what you are saying. if he removes the power supply and puts in another, that could still leave teh power switch not being ocnnected proerply, the motherboard bios may have a problem, or some otehr device such as a cd rom drive may have a problem and be shorting out or something...