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Why won't my PC turn on?

Anonymous
2024-01-17T12:01:26+00:00

PC Won't turn on

The red motherboard light on my PC won't turn on when the PC is plugged in to power. It does eventually come on, but after leaving it plugged in for some time.

Some background, I live in a country where the power cuts off regularly, and I have forgotten to unplug the PC before these scheduled power cuts. I believe these power cuts have messed up my motherboard pins. Connecting the power switch connectors to the pins doesn't turn on the computer when you press the power switch, but connecting both power LED's does turn on the PC when you press the power button, but that is a problem for when the motherboard light is on

Does anyone know what is going on, or have a solution.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-01-18T06:41:52+00:00

    Hello

    It seems like there could be a few different factors at play here.

    Motherboard Light: A continuous red light on a motherboard usually signals issues with key hardware components such as the CPU, memory (RAM), graphics card, or power supply. If the motherboard light is on but the system doesn’t boot, it could be due to various issues such as a faulty power supply, a hardware component failure, or a corrupted BIOS.

    Power Cuts: Regular power cuts can indeed affect your PC. Computer components aren’t the best at weathering voltages outside of their range, so a strong power surge through them will likely fry those components. It’s not unheard of for motherboards, processors, and graphics cards to be rendered totally useless after a power surge. The most likely issue caused with a power outage is data corruption.

    Troubleshooting Steps: Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

    Check the Power Button: One potential reason why your PC won’t turn on but the motherboard light is on is because of an issue with the power button on the case itself.

    Check the Screws on the Motherboard.

    Check the Memories.

    Check the CMOS Battery.

    Check the IC Fuse.

    Check the Cable.

    Check the Power Source.

    Check Your Monitor.

    Listen to the Beeps.

    Check the Inner Problems.

    If none of these steps work, it might be best to consult with a professional technician for further diagnosis and repair. Also, consider using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) to protect your PC from power cuts and surges. This device can provide emergency power to your PC when the main power source fails, giving you enough time to save your work and properly shut down your PC.

    Best Regards,

    Wesley Li

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