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  1. 6th Nov 2020 12:23 #1
    cornemuse
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    Have not had a chance to tear into it, but, I used my 'ripping' computer a week ago, been off ever since. Turned it on and it powered up for 2 or 3 seconds and shut off. Over and over. Actually, I have it & monitor & stereo speaker on a power strip. I turn off the power strip after powering down the computer normaly. Turn on power strip and above happens, one time. After first attempt, noyhing happens at all. I have to power off & then back on to repeat. I dont know, maybe the power supply? Like I said, have not had a chance to do anything, , , yet.

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    Also, I have not modified anything on the computer for months.
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    Sounds like a failing power supply to me...

    ...or onboard power delivery system on the motherboard (bulging or leaking capacitors are one sign).
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    About 10 minutes ago before anything else, I jiggled all the connections on the back of the computer in question. Lo and behold! It started right up! My kinda luck.

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    "Oh. It wasn't plugged in".

    Been there, done that.
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    "Jiggling" is not the best idea. Better to fully unplug & fully reseat, confirming solidity of connection.


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    Originally Posted by Constant Gardener View Post
    "Oh. It wasn't plugged in".

    Been there, done that.
    Turned it on and it powered up for 2 or 3 seconds (lights lit for 2 or 3)
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    That also means to check your video card and ram and other devices internally since any kind of movement can get them going on/off.
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    Stuck Power on button? Starting and then Hard powering off from power button depressed and held?
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    I had this with a friend's father's PC a couple of weeks ago. I'm guessing a bit of oxidation on some of the connectors . . . ?
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