Solved: My Power Problems

Cloudey · 09-03-2005

Now, my problems bagan 2 days ago when i inserted a USB Wireless Device into the front chassis USB port - being lazy at an odd angle, for some reason this blew up the power pack inside and blew the fuse for the plug.
I then dangerously and stupidly replaced the fuse of the plug and tried to turn the computer on again - giving myself a massive electic shock and blowing up the power pack further. (Computer was left in garage for a day or so now as i couldnt look at it :roll

I then brought a new power pack, installed this and thought it should solve the problem. - It did i didnt blow myself up however althought there was power being supplied to the motherboard (the LED lighting up inside the case), The computer will not boot up. - Not even turn on.
My forst thought was that it could be linked to the power switch - but ive tried another PC's power switch and it isn the problem.
Any other things i should look out for?

(and no there is no burnt chips on the motherboard as far as i can see.

Thanks for any help

merlin · 09-03-2005

Welcome To PCHF,

My next thing to look at would be the CPU (processor).. seems like what your explaining, looks like your CPU got some damage done to it.

Cloudey · 09-03-2005

In general terms - would this usually be covered by any sort of warranty? It is in date but would what hapened void any warranty i am entitled to.

merlin · 09-03-2005

it depends.. When did you buy the system, and what type od system is it.. A dell gateway etc...

if it is in warranty still, we can tell you what to say!

Cloudey · 09-03-2005

I brought all the parts seperatly from a local shop.

It is definatly under warranty as it less than 6 months old - if even 4/5 tbh.

If it makes any odds: The spec is mid>highish

Intel 3.0Ghz LGA775 Prescott Processor
Asus P4P800 motherboard
1gb generic ram
Leadtek 6600GT 128mb GPU
80Mb Maxtor diamond plus 9 HDD.
And some other stuff.

merlin · 09-03-2005

ok then you need to send back the cpu and tell em it just went out.. And the motherboard and the psu.. Seems like your mothervoard is sending a diffwerent signal to your psu and that is making them burn out? If I may suggest a good psu here is the best inmo

Although I go with ANtec there pricey for some of there 500+ watts.. This is by far one of the best in the price range up to 100.00

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153007

Cloudey · 09-03-2005

But the original PSU was fine for months, and od i really run enough components to justify a 480W PSU?
I mean i only have 1 HDD, 1 CD-RW, only 1 PCI device.

Would Intel be able to tell if i had a power surge - which wrecked the CPU? Or would they just take it to be dead.

09-03-2005	#1
Cloudey Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6	My Power Problems Now, my problems bagan 2 days ago when i inserted a USB Wireless Device into the front chassis USB port - being lazy at an odd angle, for some reason this blew up the power pack inside and blew the fuse for the plug. I then dangerously and stupidly replaced the fuse of the plug and tried to turn the computer on again - giving myself a massive electic shock and blowing up the power pack further. (Computer was left in garage for a day or so now as i couldnt look at it :roll I then brought a new power pack, installed this and thought it should solve the problem. - It did i didnt blow myself up however althought there was power being supplied to the motherboard (the LED lighting up inside the case), The computer will not boot up. - Not even turn on. My forst thought was that it could be linked to the power switch - but ive tried another PC's power switch and it isn the problem. Any other things i should look out for? (and no there is no burnt chips on the motherboard as far as i can see. Thanks for any help Last edited by vger; 2 Weeks Ago at 03:25 AM.

09-03-2005	#2
merlin Trusted Security Analyst Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,891 PC Experience: Comnputers Fear Me..	Re: My Power Problems Welcome To PCHF, My next thing to look at would be the CPU (processor).. seems like what your explaining, looks like your CPU got some damage done to it. __________________ UBCD...SpeedFan...PreWork...AfterWork...NukeDisk...Free Online Virus Scanner...Cpu-Z

09-03-2005	#3
Cloudey Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6	Re: My Power Problems In general terms - would this usually be covered by any sort of warranty? It is in date but would what hapened void any warranty i am entitled to.

09-03-2005	#4
merlin Trusted Security Analyst Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,891 PC Experience: Comnputers Fear Me..	Re: My Power Problems it depends.. When did you buy the system, and what type od system is it.. A dell gateway etc... if it is in warranty still, we can tell you what to say! __________________ UBCD...SpeedFan...PreWork...AfterWork...NukeDisk...Free Online Virus Scanner...Cpu-Z

09-03-2005	#5
Cloudey Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6	Re: My Power Problems I brought all the parts seperatly from a local shop. It is definatly under warranty as it less than 6 months old - if even 4/5 tbh. If it makes any odds: The spec is mid>highish Intel 3.0Ghz LGA775 Prescott Processor Asus P4P800 motherboard 1gb generic ram Leadtek 6600GT 128mb GPU 80Mb Maxtor diamond plus 9 HDD. And some other stuff.

09-03-2005	#6
merlin Trusted Security Analyst Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,891 PC Experience: Comnputers Fear Me..	Re: My Power Problems ok then you need to send back the cpu and tell em it just went out.. And the motherboard and the psu.. Seems like your mothervoard is sending a diffwerent signal to your psu and that is making them burn out? If I may suggest a good psu here is the best inmo Although I go with ANtec there pricey for some of there 500+ watts.. This is by far one of the best in the price range up to 100.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153007 __________________ UBCD...SpeedFan...PreWork...AfterWork...NukeDisk...Free Online Virus Scanner...Cpu-Z

09-03-2005	#7
Cloudey Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 6	Re: My Power Problems But the original PSU was fine for months, and od i really run enough components to justify a 480W PSU? I mean i only have 1 HDD, 1 CD-RW, only 1 PCI device. Would Intel be able to tell if i had a power surge - which wrecked the CPU? Or would they just take it to be dead.

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