Pending: power on problem

spagzone · 08-27-2009

Built my 2nd pc from scratch for my nephew........

After 6 mo. or so, when I push power button, all fans and lights go on for a second and thats it. No startup...........I did manage to check all connections and got it going again, only to have it happen a couple weeks later. Short of taking whole PC apart and rebuild, does anyone have a suggestion, such as does power button or wires from power button inside the case itself cause such a problem? I have not taken apart the wiring that lead to power button on front cover yet.

~~nchls_gh1~~ · 08-27-2009

Maybe be your PSU ? what do you mean by a second you mean like on for 1 sec then off?

vger · 08-27-2009

I have heard of power buttons causing such grieve! Sometimes they just wareout.........

Arctos · 08-27-2009

Originally Posted by spagzone

Built my 2nd pc from scratch for my nephew........

After 6 mo. or so, when I push power button, all fans and lights go on for a second and thats it. No startup...........I did manage to check all connections and got it going again, only to have it happen a couple weeks later. Short of taking whole PC apart and rebuild, does anyone have a suggestion, such as does power button or wires from power button inside the case itself cause such a problem?

I have not taken apart the wiring that lead to power button on front cover yet.

Check the power button wiring for a loose connection, this may be a cause of your grief...

spagzone · 08-29-2009

Going to check wiring from power button, will post results.
Thank You

samuria · 09-03-2009

The power button touch,s 2 wires for a second then lets go if you keep the contact on it will turn it off. The most common problem is there is a tine switch and a big power button that pushes it the big button sticks/breaks jamming the switch on. Most cases you cant buy new switches for them

08-27-2009	#1
spagzone New Poster Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 PC Experience: Experienced	power on problem Built my 2nd pc from scratch for my nephew........ After 6 mo. or so, when I push power button, all fans and lights go on for a second and thats it. No startup...........I did manage to check all connections and got it going again, only to have it happen a couple weeks later. Short of taking whole PC apart and rebuild, does anyone have a suggestion, such as does power button or wires from power button inside the case itself cause such a problem? I have not taken apart the wiring that lead to power button on front cover yet. Last edited by vger; 09-19-2009 at 03:36 PM.

08-27-2009	#2
~~nchls_gh1~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 74 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Re: power on problem Maybe be your PSU ? what do you mean by a second you mean like on for 1 sec then off?

08-27-2009	#3
vger Mod/Tech Support Staff Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: second star to right,and straight on till morning Posts: 2,066 PC Experience: I will learn this stuff if it kills me	Re: power on problem I have heard of power buttons causing such grieve! Sometimes they just wareout......... __________________ Saving a life, one good reason to join the PCHF WCG Team... Voodoostarz / *PCHFRules* /*Prework* "Found an answer elsewhere; we would appreciate your input to help others who may have a similar problem" If you need help;just ask!

08-27-2009	#4
Arctos Tech Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bundaberg, Australia Posts: 3,712 PC Experience: RTM Assoc. Dip.	Re: power on problem Originally Posted by spagzone Built my 2nd pc from scratch for my nephew........ After 6 mo. or so, when I push power button, all fans and lights go on for a second and thats it. No startup...........I did manage to check all connections and got it going again, only to have it happen a couple weeks later. Short of taking whole PC apart and rebuild, does anyone have a suggestion, such as does power button or wires from power button inside the case itself cause such a problem? I have not taken apart the wiring that lead to power button on front cover yet. Check the power button wiring for a loose connection, this may be a cause of your grief... __________________ Bikpela Google bilong mi wantok - Malware Prework Join the PC Help Forum WCG Team and fight cancer with us! PCHF open 24/7

08-29-2009	#5
spagzone New Poster Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 PC Experience: Experienced	Re: power on problem Going to check wiring from power button, will post results. Thank You

09-03-2009	#6
samuria Tech Support Team Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 625 PC Experience: PC Guru	Re: power on problem The power button touch,s 2 wires for a second then lets go if you keep the contact on it will turn it off. The most common problem is there is a tine switch and a big power button that pushes it the big button sticks/breaks jamming the switch on. Most cases you cant buy new switches for them

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