PC dead

Post by Yosemite Sam
I was going to install a new HD on this PC
https://www.gigabyte.com/au/Motherboard/GA-H61M-D2-B3-rev-11#ov
so I switched off at the plug, then pressed the start button to clear
the memory, but now the PC won't turn on again. any ideas?

I tried holding the power buttin in for 10 secs, but that didn't work :(

Ozix

2024-04-06 11:12:59 UTC

I tried holding the power buttin in for 10 secs, but that didn't work :(

remove RAM, SATA cables, keyboard, mouse, graphics card; if it still
will not fire up, the mainboard is dead after 12 years of service.
Or power supply.
As I have several workstations, I have a power supply tester, such as these:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/324008980889?chn=ps&_ul=AU&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=324008980889&targetid=1278430612776&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9112777&poi=&campaignid=19649531412&mkgroupid=146789074798&rlsatarget=pla-1278430612776&abcId=9305371&merchantid=494523901&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5cOwBhCiARIsAJ5njubsII2ZFKgibRzilqLHBZIG_pyM0kpMPAfY1sagZQ50cmgyvsjT8-UaAo1KEALw_wcB
https://www.kogan.com/au/shop/tablets-laptops/computer-components-parts-power-supply-testers-38691/
https://www.crox.com.au/product/atx-power-supply-tester-with-lcd-screen/

Yosemite Sam

2024-04-06 11:42:44 UTC

I tried holding the power buttin in for 10 secs, but that didn't work :(

remove RAM, SATA cables, keyboard, mouse, graphics card; if it still
will not fire up, the mainboard is dead after 12 years of service.
Or power supply.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/324008980889?chn=ps&_ul=AU&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=324008980889&targetid=1278430612776&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9112777&poi=&campaignid=19649531412&mkgroupid=146789074798&rlsatarget=pla-1278430612776&abcId=9305371&merchantid=494523901&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5cOwBhCiARIsAJ5njubsII2ZFKgibRzilqLHBZIG_pyM0kpMPAfY1sagZQ50cmgyvsjT8-UaAo1KEALw_wcB
https://www.kogan.com/au/shop/tablets-laptops/computer-components-parts-power-supply-testers-38691/
https://www.crox.com.au/product/atx-power-supply-tester-with-lcd-screen/

I will try that tomorrow. or could it be that the battery just needs to
charge up again?

Rod Speed

2024-04-06 22:27:21 UTC

That doesnt happen.

Post by Yosemite Sam
but now the PC won't turn on again. any ideas?

So what exactly happens ? Does the power
supply fan spin ? Do you see any lights at all ?
Does it beep at all ?

Post by Yosemite Sam
I tried holding the power buttin in for 10 secs, but that didn't work :(

That's to get it to shut down with a laptop.

Post by Ozix
remove RAM, SATA cables, keyboard, mouse, graphics card; if it still
will not fire up, the mainboard is dead after 12 years of service.

Very unlikely to die when turned off.

Post by Ozix
Or power supply.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/324008980889?chn=ps&_ul=AU&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=324008980889&targetid=1278430612776&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9112777&poi=&campaignid=19649531412&mkgroupid=146789074798&rlsatarget=pla-1278430612776&abcId=9305371&merchantid=494523901&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5cOwBhCiARIsAJ5njubsII2ZFKgibRzilqLHBZIG_pyM0kpMPAfY1sagZQ50cmgyvsjT8-UaAo1KEALw_wcB
https://www.kogan.com/au/shop/tablets-laptops/computer-components-parts-power-supply-testers-38691/
https://www.crox.com.au/product/atx-power-supply-tester-with-lcd-screen/

I will try that tomorrow. or could it be that the battery just needs to
charge up again?

What battery ? It could need a new coin cell, but those don't get charged
up.

Yosemite Sam

2024-04-07 04:34:54 UTC

That doesnt happen.

Post by Yosemite Sam
but now the PC won't turn on again. any ideas?

So what exactly happens ? Does the power
supply fan spin ? Do you see any lights at all ?
Does it beep at all ?

nup, totally dead as if not plugged in

Post by Yosemite Sam
I tried holding the power buttin in for 10 secs, but that didn't work :(

That's to get it to shut down with a laptop.

remove RAM, SATA cables, keyboard, mouse, graphics card; if it
still will not fire up, the mainboard is dead after 12 years of
service.

Very unlikely to die when turned off.

Or power supply.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/324008980889?chn=ps&_ul=AU&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=324008980889&targetid=1278430612776&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9112777&poi=&campaignid=19649531412&mkgroupid=146789074798&rlsatarget=pla-1278430612776&abcId=9305371&merchantid=494523901&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5cOwBhCiARIsAJ5njubsII2ZFKgibRzilqLHBZIG_pyM0kpMPAfY1sagZQ50cmgyvsjT8-UaAo1KEALw_wcB
https://www.kogan.com/au/shop/tablets-laptops/computer-components-parts-power-supply-testers-38691/
https://www.crox.com.au/product/atx-power-supply-tester-with-lcd-screen/

I will try that tomorrow. or could it be that the battery just needs
to charge up again?

What battery ? It could need a new coin cell, but those don't get
charged up.

Rod Speed

2024-04-07 09:46:04 UTC

That doesnt happen.

Post by Yosemite Sam
but now the PC won't turn on again. any ideas?

So what exactly happens ? Does the power
supply fan spin ? Do you see any lights at all ?
Does it beep at all ?

nup, totally dead as if not plugged in

Because it wasn't.

Post by Yosemite Sam
I tried holding the power buttin in for 10 secs, but that didn't work :(

That's to get it to shut down with a laptop.

Post by Ozix
remove RAM, SATA cables, keyboard, mouse, graphics card; if it still
will not fire up, the mainboard is dead after 12 years of service.

Very unlikely to die when turned off.

I will try that tomorrow. or could it be that the battery just needs
to charge up again?

What battery ? It could need a new coin cell, but those don't get
charged up.

Yosemite Sam

2024-04-06 11:46:46 UTC

I tried holding the power buttin in for 10 secs, but that didn't work :(

https://tinyurl.com/39hrzrf4

that's a handy thing to have. think I'll get one. thanks for that info.

Yosemite Sam

2024-04-06 19:23:36 UTC

Post by Yosemite Sam
I was going to install a new HD on this PC
https://www.gigabyte.com/au/Motherboard/GA-H61M-D2-B3-rev-11#ov
so I switched off at the plug, then pressed the start button to
clear the memory, but now the PC won't turn on again. any ideas?

I tried holding the power buttin in for 10 secs, but that didn't work :(

so I removed everything but still no power. then I tried a new power
lead in another outlet and it worked. put that lead into the original
outlet and it still worked. put the original power lead back into the
original outlet and still working. strange fault. but it was caused by
pressing the power switch with the power off, I'm sure. maybe some
protection circuit engaged, then reset when the pc was earthed via a
different outlet?

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Rod Speed

2024-04-06 22:29:47 UTC

I tried holding the power buttin in for 10 secs, but that didn't work :(

Nope, it just wasnt plugged in properly at one end or the other.

Post by Yosemite Sam
but it was caused by pressing the power switch with the power off, I'm
sure.

You have no basis for that surety.

Post by Yosemite Sam
maybe some protection circuit engaged, then reset when the pc was
earthed via a different outlet?

Nope.

Post by Yosemite Sam
https://auslink.info/pics/giga.jpg

Yosemite Sam

2024-04-07 04:36:05 UTC

Post by Yosemite Sam
I was going to install a new HD on this PC
https://www.gigabyte.com/au/Motherboard/GA-H61M-D2-B3-rev-11#ov
so I switched off at the plug, then pressed the start button to
clear the memory, but now the PC won't turn on again. any ideas?

I tried holding the power buttin in for 10 secs, but that didn't work :(

Nope, it just wasnt plugged in properly at one end or the other.

yes, it was. at both ends

Post by Yosemite Sam
but it was caused by pressing the power switch with the power off,
I'm sure.

You have no basis for that surety.

Post by Yosemite Sam
maybe some protection circuit engaged, then reset when the pc was
earthed via a different outlet?

Nope.

Post by Yosemite Sam
https://auslink.info/pics/giga.jpg

Rod Speed

2024-04-07 09:47:56 UTC

Post by Yosemite Sam
I was going to install a new HD on this PC
https://www.gigabyte.com/au/Motherboard/GA-H61M-D2-B3-rev-11#ov
so I switched off at the plug, then pressed the start button to
clear the memory, but now the PC won't turn on again. any ideas?

I tried holding the power buttin in for 10 secs, but that didn't work :(

Nope, it just wasnt plugged in properly at one end or the other.

yes, it was. at both ends

It clearly wasn't.

Post by Yosemite Sam
but it was caused by pressing the power switch with the power off, I'm
sure.

You have no basis for that surety.

Post by Yosemite Sam
maybe some protection circuit engaged, then reset when the pc was
earthed via a different outlet?

Nope.

Post by Yosemite Sam
https://auslink.info/pics/giga.jpg

Computer Nerd Kev

2024-04-06 22:30:51 UTC

Post by Yosemite Sam
so I removed everything but still no power. then I tried a new power
lead in another outlet and it worked. put that lead into the original
outlet and it still worked. put the original power lead back into the
original outlet and still working. strange fault. but it was caused by
pressing the power switch with the power off, I'm sure. maybe some
protection circuit engaged, then reset when the pc was earthed via a
different outlet?

It doesn't seem strange, I would have suggested that if I've come
here earlier: poor connection in the mains lead or the mains
connector. You'd moved things a little and that moved the cable,
triggering the problem. A little wiggle in the power socket was
probably all it needed.

Or it could be like my radio last night where the wires have broken
inside the moulded connector on the power lead and only make/break
contact when you pull it from a certain angle. I plucked another
one off the shelf and was back in action.

Post by Yosemite Sam
https://auslink.info/pics/giga.jpg

Ohh poor floppy drive, all powered up but nothing to talk to...

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Yosemite Sam

2024-04-07 04:38:57 UTC

Post by Computer Nerd Kev

It doesn't seem strange, I would have suggested that if I've come
here earlier: poor connection in the mains lead or the mains
connector. You'd moved things a little and that moved the cable,
triggering the problem. A little wiggle in the power socket was
probably all it needed.
Or it could be like my radio last night where the wires have broken
inside the moulded connector on the power lead and only make/break
contact when you pull it from a certain angle. I plucked another
one off the shelf and was back in action.

Post by Yosemite Sam
https://auslink.info/pics/giga.jpg

Ohh poor floppy drive, all powered up but nothing to talk to...

yes, lol!

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Petzl

2024-04-07 09:50:16 UTC

I tried holding the power buttin in for 10 secs, but that didn't work :(

Sounds like a dodgy 240 volt power board,
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Computer Nerd Kev

2024-04-06 22:34:49 UTC