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by burtonizer 1 view

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I built a PC this past weekend and all went well ~ when my friend got it home, they plugged it in and the power light comes on but the PC doesn't spin up (no fan noise, hard drive, etc.). There is an amber light also on the unused LAN onboard connector. Any ideas out there? I had her plug directly into the wall after trying to start it numerous times using the on/off power switch. The only way to get the power light off, is to unplug the PC. It's a PII celeron 800 (not overclocked) 128mb/20gb with an ASUS CUSIFX MB in a 250w ATX case. I am perplexed, she is upset, but, she lives 2 hours away, so I am looking to YOU all for much needed solutions! Thanks!

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by dcosgrove

Well, I figure you mean PIII, but thats OK. If you get no fans or anything, the processor may have worked lose on the way home. Not much to work on here, but that's my first shot.

by magetower

It needs to be opened up to check for loose connections. I had something similar happen to my old system and found out one of the main power connectors was loose on the MB. Never know what will work itself loose over a long trip.

by mdohogne

I also had this problem and it was when I was installing new memory. I did not have it in the slots all the way and when i tried to turn the pc on it had the same result. (just reseated them and all was well)

by csmith

In addition to checking for a loose connection, (The most likely cause.)
Also check the voltage switch, if it has one.
Make sure it is set to 115V, and did not get changed to 230V during the trip.
Regards, Chris

by burtonizer

Thanks Chris, I haven't had her bring it back up to me yet, but I know there there is no voltage switch ~ appreciate your time though! :)

by freetech

1) pull out and replug all connected parts, plugs, cards, etc., then try
2) reset CMOS, then try
3) start pulling cards, one by one, re-booting after each card or connected part has been pulled (but not reconnected or re-inserted). obviously you have to leave in the memory and video card and power supply.
4) try a different keyboard or mouse
5) pull that lan card first, then try it.

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