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JDB1986   10-25-2006 at 07:07:18 AM

Hey, I am currently running a p4 computer with an 875 pbz motherboard with a 2.8 northwood. Not like that matters for solving my problem, I just replaced the heatsink mount on the motherboard after it broke. It took me a while to get around to it, but afterwards the computer doesn't work. The main thing is that I hit the power button, no go, so i tried jumpers, nothin', I do have a dirt poor power supply however when plugged in the LED on the motherboard turns on, and all the fans and stuff spool up right after I plug it in and then they stop. This happened before my problem arose however. Any suggestions on what went wrong? Should I just through out the system and upgrade to a core 2 or what.

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almerac   11-01-2006 at 05:15:23 AM
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you likely did something to the motherboard. but just in case, take everything apart (aside from taking out your mobo) and put it back together and make sure everything is snug and seated correctly. if that doesnt work do the same thing with the motherboard out of the case, on top of a non-conductive surface. at that point (if its still not turning on) i would advise you start taking out one component at a time until you can get it to boot. if none of that works, and you have no known good parts to swap with and test with (which if you do, you should repeat the one component at a time thing with those parts, to make sure you know what parts work and which dont). well i can PM you a mailing address (for your now unneeded P4 :wink: :D ) and tell you to buy a core duo 2

altho this reminds of this time i was messing with this old Thunderbird system for like 3 days before i realized that the power switch on the PSU was turned off :oops:

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Assman   11-01-2006 at 05:30:45 AM
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Should I just through out the system and upgrade to a core 2 or what.



you, most definitevely should, but make sure that your mobo is not shorting with case.

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almerac   11-02-2006 at 04:31:51 AM
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even if he gets a core 2 he shouldnt just throw it out. donate it, or use it as a second computer. but if he can get it working its not a completly obsolete system.

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endyen   11-02-2006 at 07:47:29 AM
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Best bet is to try a basic boot config.
That consists of setting the mobo up on a wood or plastic board. Installing the cpu, hsf, gfx card and a stick of ram, and the psu power plugs.
Plug in the psu, and use a jumper to momentarily short the mobo's start pins.
BTW, this is how I do a first boot on most builds. I dont want to get everything together only to find out it wont boot.

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