So, my PC was in sleep mode and when I came back a few hours later, it wouldn't turn on anymore. Here's what I've experienced:
- It's about 5 years old, and while the specs are still fine for me, I'm hoping to just replace whatever is faulty rather than the whole machine.
- When I try to power it on, there are no lights or sounds; it's completely unresponsive.
- Previously, I dealt with a faulty motherboard and replacing it fixed the issue, but this time, I don't see any lights on the motherboard at all.
- The case has had some quirks too; sometimes the power button doesn't work until I press it multiple times, and it used to make a sound when powering on, but now it doesn't consistently produce that sound anymore.
- I've examined the connections, but a lot of cables are tight and I'm hesitant to pull them out for fear of breaking something.
- I also tend to leave it on overnight often, which might be a factor.
I'm unsure whether it's the motherboard again, the power supply, or something else entirely. What steps should I take to figure out what's failed?
I tested my power supply with a pin test, but there's no response. I plan on saving up to replace it and hope that's all it is!
3 Answers
If there's absolutely nothing happening when you try to turn it on, the power supply is likely the culprit. And hey, have you thought about just trying a different outlet? It might sound silly, but you'd be surprised how often that's the simple fix!
It sounds like you might be looking at a power supply issue. The best way to confirm is to swap out components with a known working part if you have access to them. Just be cautious!
You can easily check your power supply with a paper clip! Just look up the pinout, and if the fan spins after you connect the clip, its not the PSU, and you can move forward from there.
Haha, right? I can’t count the number of times I've been stumped only to realize it was just a tripped outlet breaker or something. Seriously, check that out!