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by tddixon

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I have a Gateway desktop (older model) has Windows 2000. Our electric flickered one night and now it won't come on. The button on the front that is usually green when it's on is no yellow. I openned up the case and when the power button is pressed NO fans turn, it is completely dead. I replaced the power supply and now when the power button is pressed, ALL fans start to turn like it's going to come on but then they all stop and the button on the front stays yellow.
Need HELP !

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by willcomp

Disconnect all drives (power and signal cables). Remove PCI cards. Disconnect external devices except monitor and keyboard.

Ensure motherboard power connector(s) are fully seated.

See if PC will boot into BIOS. If not, you likely have a failed motherboard. Other possibility is an inadequate or faulty replacement power supply. Any decent PSU of 250 watts or more should be plenty sufficient.

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