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Hi all,
I went to start up my computer today after not using it for 2 days and it is completely dead. I hit the power button and nothing happens. I checked that it is plugged in and there is power to it. The little switch on the power supply is fine as well. I tried plugging it in to a different outlet and nothing. No lights, no fans, etc. I opened it up and nothing looks burned or seared. I did notice when I put power to it that there is a little hum. It sounds like the power supply, hard to tell though. I have a second computer in the same room and it seems fine. When I started it up it did take me right to the bios screen and I had to reconfigure my bios. Never had that happen on that box. It is an Antec case (sonata II) with the smart power power supply. It is homebuilt and has worked without a problem since November. I'm thinking it may be a dead power supply. But I have to pull the heat sink to get the power supply out and it is a pain. So before I do that could I get some ideas on what the problem might be? Glenn |
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"Gkenney" wrote in message ... Hi all, I went to start up my computer today after not using it for 2 days and it is completely dead. I hit the power button and nothing happens. I checked that it is plugged in and there is power to it. The little switch on the power supply is fine as well. I tried plugging it in to a different outlet and nothing. No lights, no fans, etc. I opened it up and nothing looks burned or seared. I did notice when I put power to it that there is a little hum. It sounds like the power supply, hard to tell though. I have a second computer in the same room and it seems fine. When I started it up it did take me right to the bios screen and I had to reconfigure my bios. Never had that happen on that box. It is an Antec case (sonata II) with the smart power power supply. It is homebuilt and has worked without a problem since November. I'm thinking it may be a dead power supply. But I have to pull the heat sink to get the power supply out and it is a pain. So before I do that could I get some ideas on what the problem might be? Glenn There is a 99.99% chance that your power supply is dead. Your other computer needs a new CMOS battery. After the CMOS battery is replaced, you will need to load BIOS defaults. -Dave |
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Dave,
Thanks, I'll start with the new power supply and see how it goes. Glenn "Dave" wrote in message et... "Gkenney" wrote in message ... Hi all, I went to start up my computer today after not using it for 2 days and it is completely dead. I hit the power button and nothing happens. I checked that it is plugged in and there is power to it. The little switch on the power supply is fine as well. I tried plugging it in to a different outlet and nothing. No lights, no fans, etc. I opened it up and nothing looks burned or seared. I did notice when I put power to it that there is a little hum. It sounds like the power supply, hard to tell though. I have a second computer in the same room and it seems fine. When I started it up it did take me right to the bios screen and I had to reconfigure my bios. Never had that happen on that box. It is an Antec case (sonata II) with the smart power power supply. It is homebuilt and has worked without a problem since November. I'm thinking it may be a dead power supply. But I have to pull the heat sink to get the power supply out and it is a pain. So before I do that could I get some ideas on what the problem might be? Glenn There is a 99.99% chance that your power supply is dead. Your other computer needs a new CMOS battery. After the CMOS battery is replaced, you will need to load BIOS defaults. -Dave |
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On Fri, 19 May 2006 23:07:03 -0400, Gkenney wrote:
Hi all, I went to start up my computer today after not using it for 2 days and it is completely dead. I hit the power button and nothing happens. I checked that it is plugged in and there is power to it. The little switch on the power supply is fine as well. I tried plugging it in to a different outlet and nothing. No lights, no fans, etc. I opened it up and nothing looks burned or seared. I did notice when I put power to it that there is a little hum. It sounds like the power supply, hard to tell though. I have a second computer in the same room and it seems fine. When I started it up it did take me right to the bios screen and I had to reconfigure my bios. Never had that happen on that box. It is an Antec case (sonata II) with the smart power power supply. It is homebuilt and has worked without a problem since November. I'm thinking it may be a dead power supply. But I have to pull the heat sink to get the power supply out and it is a pain. So before I do that could I get some ideas on what the problem might be? Glenn Check out the capacitors on the motherboard, they are the cylinder-shaped things that stick up. If any look bulging or like they've leaked a brownish-color liquid, the board is more than likely dead. The other computer probably needs a new battery. When CMOS settings are lost, it usually means a dead battery. Patty |
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the ones that I can see look fine. I have to pull the heat sink out to get
the new power supply in and I can see the rest then. Thanks for the heads up on this. I am curious about the CMOS battery. I've never had an issue with it and the computer came up fine this morning. Is there another reason that the bios screen would come up right away like that. Glenn "Patty" wrote in message . .. On Fri, 19 May 2006 23:07:03 -0400, Gkenney wrote: Hi all, I went to start up my computer today after not using it for 2 days and it is completely dead. I hit the power button and nothing happens. I checked that it is plugged in and there is power to it. The little switch on the power supply is fine as well. I tried plugging it in to a different outlet and nothing. No lights, no fans, etc. I opened it up and nothing looks burned or seared. I did notice when I put power to it that there is a little hum. It sounds like the power supply, hard to tell though. I have a second computer in the same room and it seems fine. When I started it up it did take me right to the bios screen and I had to reconfigure my bios. Never had that happen on that box. It is an Antec case (sonata II) with the smart power power supply. It is homebuilt and has worked without a problem since November. I'm thinking it may be a dead power supply. But I have to pull the heat sink to get the power supply out and it is a pain. So before I do that could I get some ideas on what the problem might be? Glenn Check out the capacitors on the motherboard, they are the cylinder-shaped things that stick up. If any look bulging or like they've leaked a brownish-color liquid, the board is more than likely dead. The other computer probably needs a new battery. When CMOS settings are lost, it usually means a dead battery. Patty |
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i had the same problem, i bouth a 550 w true smart for 99 dollars,
problem fixed. To remove the psu i just used a set of pliers and very carefully removed the aluminum brace rivets, by wigling it back and forth until they pop out, just the ones facing the front of the case, you will have enough room to play, then i replaced them with machine screws. Gkenney wrote: Hi all, I went to start up my computer today after not using it for 2 days and it is completely dead. I hit the power button and nothing happens. I checked that it is plugged in and there is power to it. The little switch on the power supply is fine as well. I tried plugging it in to a different outlet and nothing. No lights, no fans, etc. I opened it up and nothing looks burned or seared. I did notice when I put power to it that there is a little hum. It sounds like the power supply, hard to tell though. I have a second computer in the same room and it seems fine. When I started it up it did take me right to the bios screen and I had to reconfigure my bios. Never had that happen on that box. It is an Antec case (sonata II) with the smart power power supply. It is homebuilt and has worked without a problem since November. I'm thinking it may be a dead power supply. But I have to pull the heat sink to get the power supply out and it is a pain. So before I do that could I get some ideas on what the problem might be? Glenn |
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