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Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by jsctolitz, 2009/07/18.

  1. 2009/07/18
    jsctolitz

    jsctolitz Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi there!
    my computer don't starts automatically, it happen after 4days not using my pc, before I could start I need to wait up to 1hr. or more to start it. my mother board is lighting.

    anybody knows how t fix it? thanks!
     
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  2. 2009/07/19
    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi jsctolitz. What happens when you attempt to turn on the computer? Does the computer run its Power On Self Test (POST) when it starts? Does it boot into Windows and then freeze up? Do you hear the fans start up? Could you give me more information about your problem? Thanks.
     
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  4. 2009/07/20
    jsctolitz

    jsctolitz Inactive Thread Starter

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    thanks for your attention evan,
    no POST, its totally dead that I can't turn it on I checked all the connection and its all good, but I can able to turn it on only after an hour or more without unplugging to the power socket. the motherboard's led is also in lit. it was first happen when I didn't use my pc for a week, I also suspected that my pc was damaged due to sudden brownout. any Idea what's wrong with my pc? thank's again
     
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  5. 2009/07/20
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    no POST I mean it' totally dead, all connection are in place, the motherboard's LED in lit, power bottom is good, can able to open only after an hour or more, but it only happen after few days not using the pc. it runs normally again after I able to open it (I have to wait for an hour or more of course).
     
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  6. 2009/07/20
    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    The fact that your computer doesn't POST when you hit the power button but it is able to turn on after a while suggests that the motherboard could be failing. Its hard to diagnose a problem like this because it seems like it happens randomly. You could start by replacing the CMOS battery and see if that makes any difference.
     
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  7. 2009/07/20
    jsctolitz

    jsctolitz Inactive Thread Starter

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    I just bought my motherboard a year ago, do you think it's the motherboard?
     
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  8. 2009/07/20
    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    I wouldn't rule it out. Also is the power supply able to provide enough power to the computer? How many Watts does your power supply have?
     
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  9. 2009/07/21
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  10. 2009/07/23
    jsctolitz

    jsctolitz Inactive Thread Starter

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    I got 500w in my power supply, i think the power supply can provide enough power to all my hard wares. I already filed the my system details of my pc.
     
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  11. 2009/07/23
    Arie

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    But you forgot this part:

    I have switched it on for you.
     
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  12. 2009/07/23
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    I think there is a strong possibility :(

    One possibility is damaged capacitors which would normally charge instantaneously, but are now taking an hour or so to charge up.

    Just a theory, of course :)

    I would try changing the CMOS battery as Evan suggested, but don't hold your breath :)
     
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