PC don't start

[x_BiggomZ^]

Ok heres the problem i press the power button on my friends PC it doesn start i tried check if its his connection to the mobo and see if the Power Switch are connected the right way on his computer to be honest i dont really know the steps on finding out wats the problem and how to fix this can you please tell me thank you.

 

[rat_boy_100]

Uusually a black switch on the back of the PSU next to where the power plug goes into the back of the comp...sure that switch aint off?

 

[x_BiggomZ^]

it doesnt have one thats how old this power supply is

 

[rat_boy_100]

Ok, are all the PSU cables etc plugged into the mobo correctly? And try the plug from the power button a different way round, i had the same prob when i built mine but it powerd up when i put it on the mobo the other way.

 

[x_BiggomZ^]

its all connect right but theres only a one way fit.

 

[rat_boy_100]

Shouldn't be, the plug for the power switch is just a rectangle with 2 holes that can fit on the pins either way round.

 

[x_BiggomZ^]

wat do u mean

 

[rat_boy_100]

button on front of computer > wire > 2 pin socket/plug > plugs onto 2 pins on mobo


|----|
|----|---------------------------|=
|----|

^button______^wires___________^2 pin connector

 

[mighty_chick]

NICE DRAWING!! lol yea try that

 

[Mental Liberator]

biggomz, just wondering. Did it start not working out of nowhere? Im assuming you didn't just build it because its a old computer with a old psu. If it was working perfectly fine and then just stopped working, then the PSU probably pooped out. and you'll have to buy a new one.