What Part is Broken?

Devillord234 · Jan 24, 2016

So I decided to clean my graphics card today. And when I put my card back in and started up my PC there was no sound being outputted. I tried everything is just decided to try and remove everything and put it back together. Once that was done, I booted it up fine but then once I got to log in, my computer would just turn off. I did this 4 - 5 more times just to be sure it wasn't a fluke. But on the 6th time, my graphics card started to smoke a little out of the DVI port and then my computer just wouldn't display anything anymore. But the thing is, when I try and use on board graphics to display my stuff, nothing shows up either. No display, bios screen, or boot screen. It would power up and just start going for 1-2 minutes and turn off. My motherboard has LED's that light up and the fans turn on.

Any type of reply would be great thanks!

Guest · Jan 24, 2016

(graphics card started to smoke) this do not sound good.
take it all apart again,and check the motherboard for blown cap,or brownish spots.and if it smell burn.
my Gest is the mobo is Gone south

Ubrales · Jan 24, 2016

If the magic smoke is released the graphics card is burnt out. RMA if you can. If not, replace it.

Do NOT continue to use the computer until this is done.

Devillord234 · Jan 24, 2016

Yeah. My guess was also the motherboard. Nothing smells burnt on the motherboard and there is no physical damage on it.

Devillord234 · Jan 24, 2016

Ubrales :

But shouldn't the on board graphics still work? Or are the both broken?

Guest · Jan 24, 2016

Devillord234 :

Use onboard gpu.(remove the other one)Clear CMOS reset mobo to default

Devillord234 · Jan 24, 2016

Devillord234 :

Use onboard gpu.(remove the other one)Clear CMOS reset mobo to default

Still will not boot.

Guest · Jan 24, 2016

R.I.P. Motherboard

Ubrales · Jan 24, 2016

Remove the defective graphics card. Then get into the BIOS (UEFI) and set the graphics to on board graphics if you have this option available on your motherboard. Then restart.

Devillord234 · Jan 24, 2016

Shit. Is my motherboard and graphics card broken?

Devillord234 · Jan 24, 2016

Ubrales :

I can't even go into BIOS because nothing is displaying.

Ubrales · Jan 24, 2016

Devillord234 :

The bad graphics card has destroyed your motherboard. This might be a good time to re-think and consider an upgrade or even a new build.

Devillord234 · Jan 24, 2016

Ubrales :

Devillord234 :

The bad graphics card has destroyed your motherboard. This might be a good time to re-think and consider an upgrade or even a new build.

Lucky, I have a lifetime warranty on my PNY card so I can just grab a RMA and a new motherboard.

Ubrales · Jan 24, 2016

Devillord234 :

Yes that's a good option. And remember, when you re-install the OS you must choose telephone activation and explain your circumstances to get it authenticated. I had to do this when I changed my mobo to a new one of the exact model.

Devillord234 · Jan 24, 2016

Ubrales :

Devillord234 :

Yes that's a good option. And remember, when you re-install the OS you must choose telephone activation and explain your circumstances to get it authenticated. I had to do this when I changed my mobo to a new one of the exact model.

Why would I need to install the os again? My hard drive still works fine. Also are you sure that if smoke comes out of the DVI port its fried? What are the signs that its fried? Cause the fans still spin up.

Guest · Jan 24, 2016

When you change motherboard it's better to reinstall OS Unless you get the same board (SAME)

Devillord234 · Jan 24, 2016

Why is that? So would I have to call up Microsoft and explain my story so I can get a new registration key?

Guest · Jan 24, 2016

Just to reactivate

Ubrales · Jan 24, 2016

Smoke indicates a burnt out part. I will not risk other components on the system when I see a part smoking. The fans spinning is controlled by the motherboard (not by the graphics card).

When I changed my mobo (exact make and model) the computer ran fine for a few days and then problems started. This is why I decided to re-install the OS (Windows 7 Pro). This involved telephone activation and I do realize that this activation was a good gesture on Microsoft's part. Legally they are not obligated to activate an Win 7 OEM OS when the motherboard is changed.

Devillord234 · Jan 24, 2016

So I will get locked out of my hard drive till I activate it again?

Devillord234 · Jan 24, 2016

Ubrales :

Okay thanks. When you activated windows again, did they simply give you a new key?

Devillord234 · Jan 24, 2016

Ubrales :

Okay thanks. When you activated windows again, did they simply give you a new key?

Guest · Jan 24, 2016

No you stay with the same.EX:when i reinstall malwarebyte i have to contact them for activation

Ubrales · Jan 24, 2016

Devillord234 :

During telephone activation, Microsoft gave me a very long string of numbers to activate it - It was not a new key; just new activation. Mine was an OEM Windows 7 Pro OS.

Devillord234 · Jan 24, 2016

Would I need to know my original windows activation key for them to reactivate it?

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