azza1988 Posted July 4, 2013 Posted July 4, 2013 Hey guys im having a bit of trouble starting my pc up. When I press the power button it starts up and then I hear the fan turn and then it goes off. If I let it repeat this cycle a few times it eventually starts up. Any ideas? Also iv noticed my power on butron is sticking q bit, could this also be a cause of the problem? Quote
KenB Posted July 4, 2013 Posted July 4, 2013 Hi iv noticed my power on butron is sticking q bit, could this also be a cause of the problem? It could be. If it is sticking in then after about 7 seconds or so it will shut down again. Check this first. Other than that - it could be PSU. Best way to check this is to swap it with a known good one. No need to be the same wattage. Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
Plastic Nev Posted July 4, 2013 Posted July 4, 2013 Hi, you haven't said whether this is a laptop or a desktop computer. However if it is a desktop and your start button is on the front, or top front, the panel it is mounted on is usually easily removable. The button part comes away with it leaving the switch part itself still on the chassis or case behind it. You usually can then find what is making the button part stick then. However if it is a laptop, the button may be quite a complex disassemble job best left to a technician who knows how to take that make of laptop apart. Let us know please the make and model of the computer and if desktop or laptop. We may be able to find instructions for removing the panels with that information. Nev. Quote Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here. If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------- I have installed Windows, now how do I install the curtains? 😄
azza1988 Posted July 4, 2013 Author Posted July 4, 2013 Soery I forgot to mention its a custom built desktop. I've had the machine for atleast 5 years now and never had this problem before. Also when its eventually up and running theres no problems. Quote
azza1988 Posted July 4, 2013 Author Posted July 4, 2013 Iv done a bit of testing and im more than positive its the psu, ill try it with a different one tomorrow and let you know the results. Quote
KenB Posted July 5, 2013 Posted July 5, 2013 when its eventually up and running theres no problems. Another indicator that it could be the PSU. Let us know how you get on. Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
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