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Old 03-31-2004, 09:34 PM
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so i built a computer. the problem is no power.

i checked all connections. the switch behind the case etc.

id press the power button and i noticed that the fan on the heat sink would spin for a second then stop.

im guessing bad power supply. what do u guys thnik>
Old 03-31-2004, 09:37 PM
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are the connections from the power button on the front bezel correct on the motherboard?

is your ram put in correctly? *beeep*
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Old 03-31-2004, 09:38 PM
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haha. ram is correct. and im pretty sure the bezel connections are right. :wtc:
Old 03-31-2004, 09:46 PM
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Seems like a bad switch to me.
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it was a cheap case hmm
Old 03-31-2004, 09:49 PM
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try unplugging all the power except the HD? maybe its a weak power supply? :thinking: probably not..but :dunno:
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did u remember to put on the paper insulation washers on the points that the motherboard is attached to the case at? I forgot mine and fried my mobo.
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i did not do that :wtc:.
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Originally Posted by Mike Oxbigger
did u remember to put on the paper insulation washers on the points that the motherboard is attached to the case at? I forgot mine and fried my mobo.
:thinking: interesting. maybe the board is grounding out. :dunno:
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i dont really understand how to put the paper washers between the mobo and case tho?

i just laid the mobo over some holes and put in screws.
pics? :dunno:


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