Computer Will Not Power UP

Dark Horse · Post by **Dark Horse** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:23 pm

I've blown my Quad, the damn thing is not turning on, monitor works, but the main CPU does not come on

I hope I can get it repaired fast

NATIONAL12 · Post by **NATIONAL12** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:33 pm

yeh,i saw your post on Rybka forum.any reasons why it went bust.there are plenty guys on rybka forum who will try and help.

Dark Horse · Post by **Dark Horse** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:37 pm

I dunno, I came back home from work and it was off, I thought maybe there was a power outtage when I was not at home but it wont come on, I hope I can get the company to send someone over on a Saturday

Post by **Watchman** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:40 pm

Dark Horse wrote:I've blown my Quad, the damn thing is not turning on, monitor works, but the main CPU does not come on

Have you tried resetting the bios?

Actually, before I did that, I would make sure the power supply switch wasn't flipped to off.

Dark Horse · Post by **Dark Horse** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:41 pm

I double checked that the power switch was flipped on behind, how do i reset the bios ?

Dark Horse · Post by **Dark Horse** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:50 pm

ok i read the wiki how and it seems that flat round battery is inside the cabinet, i think i might be better off waiting for the dude to come around as if i open it my self it might negate my warranty ?

Post by **Watchman** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:50 pm

Three ways that I know of:

First recommendation would be finding your motherboard manual... if you don't have, go to the manf. website and download the .pdf.

1) there is a very small push-button switch.
2) Moving a jumper
3) Removing the CMOS battery.

I can do any of those on my octa and always start with the first unless I know I have to use method 2.

Btw I am going to split off this thread so don't panic... will rename to "Computer Will Not Start" or something to that effect.

NATIONAL12 · Post by **NATIONAL12** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:54 pm

Watchman wrote:Three ways that I know of:

First recommendation would be finding your motherboard manual... if you don't have, go to the manf. website and download the .pdf.

1) there is a very small push-button switch.
2) Moving a jumper
3) Removing the CMOS battery.

I can do any of those on my octa and always start with the first unless I know I have to use method 2.

Btw I am going to split off this thread so don't panic... will rename to "Computer Will Not Start" or something to that effect.

it is good to have great guys like yourself around.

Post by **Watchman** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:57 pm

It shouldn't negate the warranty... in fact tech support my have you try if you don't have any concerns about doing that.

I would try to track down the manual first.

Edit: Thanks Nat... that is much appreciated.

JEB_Tucson · Post by **JEB_Tucson** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:59 pm

Dark Horse wrote:I've blown my Quad, the damn thing is not turning on, monitor works, but the main CPU does not come on

I hope I can get it repaired fast

If the fans are not running, it's probably the power supply. Easy to fix.
Most new (average) computers come with a power supply that just has the minimum capability to power the system.

Post by **Watchman** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:06 am

Jeb has a good point... and to that point...

Make sure you do have power to the power supply... if it is on a power strip with a reset switch or a socket with a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) that might need to be reset.

Just make sure you do have power to the P.S. and see if it's fan spins up when powering on... any other info as to what happens will be useful.

Dark Horse · Post by **Dark Horse** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:21 am

nothing powers up at all, 6 AM here, so hopefully in a few hours I can call the shop (nothing opens before 10 AM here and Saturdays are lasy heh)

I'm a real clutz with a screw driver and if I wake my husband for this there will be a Quad flying out of the window heh!

I just hope nothing is damaged!

Dark Horse · Post by **Dark Horse** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:24 am

I took it downstairs and connected it up there, still nothing so it was not the power outlet as my Mac is connected to the same UPS

I am curious to open it and try the stuff you guys mentioned but given my skill with a screw driver...hmmm maybe a 6 hour wait is not too bad

Post by **Watchman** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:35 am

Well...

If that power supply fan doesn't spool up (or any other fans for that matter... and no light(s) at the front power switch.

I'd say power supply but to know for sure, you would need a multi-meter/volt meter, pull the main (24-pin) connector and check for voltage.

Dark Horse · Post by **Dark Horse** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:39 am

ok the last time i took anything metal to a power outlet was when i was 8 an d i stuck my grandma's needles in and got a shock,

been trying to pas the hair style off as a fad but it still hasnt caught on

j/k

thanks for the tips guys.. but the question that really on my mind,

any chance that the computer is beyond repair ? thats what is really banging on my noggin now.. what if they cant repair it ?