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  • Motherboards
  • Power Supplies
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  • Shutdown
  • Power Surge
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February 5, 2014 9:13:08 AM

My PC has a power surge ages ago, and it was fine for a few weeks; however eventually it got to the point where when I pressed 'Shut Down', it would say 'Shutting Down' - the screen would go black but the PC stayed on.

I purchased a new PSU and the same thing is happening.

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February 5, 2014 9:15:42 AM

Reset the BIOS. Unplug the PC, remove the CMOS battery for about a minute (looks like an oversized watch battery) and pop it back in.
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February 5, 2014 9:26:42 AM

HiTechObsessed said:
Reset the BIOS. Unplug the PC, remove the CMOS battery for about a minute (looks like an oversized watch battery) and pop it back in.


Do you think that will fix it?
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February 5, 2014 9:32:10 AM

It may. It won't hurt anything to do it though. A lot of times something like this is a screw up in the BIOS. There are some settings that can be changed regarding shut down, this would just reset everything to default.
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February 5, 2014 9:39:08 AM

As pointed out by HiTechObsessed that resetting BIOS may lead to the solution. Pl check it. You may also check the OS as well. It could be software issue as well. Moreover updating BIOS may work (It is hit and trial though)
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February 5, 2014 9:44:14 AM

HiTechObsessed said:
It may. It won't hurt anything to do it though. A lot of times something like this is a screw up in the BIOS. There are some settings that can be changed regarding shut down, this would just reset everything to default.


I think it's an issue when I put it back in, the green light on the motherboard is not coming on.
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February 5, 2014 9:53:13 AM

I took the CMOS out and put it back in, but now the green light won't turn on, on the mobo.
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February 5, 2014 10:06:40 AM

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February 5, 2014 11:17:34 AM

Did you unplug the PC before doing this, and give it enough time? Might try doing the jumper method as well. Look in your motherboard manual and find where the jumper is located.
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February 5, 2014 11:37:24 AM

HiTechObsessed said:
Did you unplug the PC before doing this, and give it enough time? Might try doing the jumper method as well. Look in your motherboard manual and find where the jumper is located.


If I didn't unplug the PC, would I need to buy a new MOBO battery, or buy a new motherboard?
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February 5, 2014 11:41:01 AM

No, it just wouldn't do anything if it was still plugged in lol the battery just keeps the settings saved while the motherboard has no power. If the computer is plugged in, there would still be power, even with the PSU off. It's that whole vampire draw thing. Unplug the PC first, then remove the battery for about a minute.
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February 5, 2014 11:56:01 AM

HiTechObsessed said:
No, it just wouldn't do anything if it was still plugged in lol the battery just keeps the settings saved while the motherboard has no power. If the computer is plugged in, there would still be power, even with the PSU off. It's that whole vampire draw thing. Unplug the PC first, then remove the battery for about a minute.


I've tried taking it out and putting it back in around five times now, still have no luck with the PC turning on.
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