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My PC doesn't start
Apparently the pc don't start when pressing the power button. As first i thought that might be the broken power supply, that i've changed but still not working. It might be broken the motherboard ? How can i test the power supply of the computer stand alone without beeing connected on motherboard. Thank you
Another way to do this would be to disconnect the power switch from the motherboard, and then short out the two terminals with a small screwdriver. If the machine powers up, your case power switch is faulty.
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to test the power supply you can use a tester : http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=77003
you can also power on the supply by shorting the green wire (pin 14) and a black wire ( pin 13, or 15, 16) - you should see the fan turning then, and all voltages are available for testing
you can also power on the supply by shorting the green wire (pin 14) and a black wire ( pin 13, or 15, 16) - you should see the fan turning then, and all voltages are available for testing
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On connecting thepin 14 and pin 13 the power supply start rotating the fan and working.
I have put a jumper on the motherboard in the place of the power switch pin which suppose to make a short circuit simulating the power on but still not working.
I have removed the cpu, from the pc, do you think that the motherboard check for it's presence and doesn't start without ? Is to do not fault it with the tests.
If i link the power wire together it suppose to make the same effect like the jumper ?
thank you all ...
I have put a jumper on the motherboard in the place of the power switch pin which suppose to make a short circuit simulating the power on but still not working.
I have removed the cpu, from the pc, do you think that the motherboard check for it's presence and doesn't start without ? Is to do not fault it with the tests.
If i link the power wire together it suppose to make the same effect like the jumper ?
thank you all ...
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I checked with the ohm meter the power switch and when ON i get "1" when OFF "0" so the switch is working properly.
How can i identify if is not the CPU or the Motherbord ? There is a way to test ? I just wanna make sure before buying the motherboard that the CPU is ok.
How can i identify if is not the CPU or the Motherbord ? There is a way to test ? I just wanna make sure before buying the motherboard that the CPU is ok.
answering your Q's :
you do NOT put a jumper on the the power switch connector pins - just short them momentarily.
without a cpu, no motherboard will work (is like taking the motor out of a car)
if you link th power wire, it is NOT the same as your jumper.
you do NOT put a jumper on the the power switch connector pins - just short them momentarily.
without a cpu, no motherboard will work (is like taking the motor out of a car)
if you link th power wire, it is NOT the same as your jumper.
The only way to test if it is a cpu or mobo, is testing the cpu on a compatible mobo.
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Thanks ! the mb was broken i got a newone and works ok :)
wasn't i the first in saying the mobo is likely dead???
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then why no points if that was the issue?
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Have you confirmed that the power switch is not the problem? Check it with a standard ohm meter by disconecting it either at the motherboard or at the switch itselff which ever is easier. Will show a dead short or zero resistance when closed. ( In the on position ) and infinite resistance High resistance when in the open ( Off position)
A power switch is the key factor to rule out next if you didn't do that first.