I've been setting-up an old computer for use as a media centre in my living-room and I'm having some problems. I installed windows MCE and got it working, then decided to try-out Linux (Mythbuntu). When I installed Linux I accidentally overwrote the boot sector of my windows install (my own fault, didn't use the default settings). Still, I used Myth TV for a bit, and it worked OK, but the drivers for my card were dodgy so I decided to try and get windows working again.
I put my windows disk in to repair the install and, as the CD was loading, my screen went blank and the computer wouldn't respond to any inputs (ctrl-alt-del etc). What it did finally respond to was holding down the power button for 4 seconds.
When I tried turning the computer back on, nothing happened. There was a little noise, but not much. Opening the case, I identified the noise was the PSU fan beginning to turn but stopping. The power light on the motherboard (an A7N8X-E Deluxe) does turn-on when the PSU is on, but nothing else seems to come to life when the computer is plugged-in and turned-on.
What do people think is the problem? I've had this problem before with a different computer, the problem then was a short between the MB and the case. I don't think that's the problem this time, because the computer had been running for weeks since the last time I tampered with the hardware in a way that might cause a short.
I'm thinking it might be the PSU, but would like other opinions before I go out and fork for a new PSU.
I put my windows disk in to repair the install and, as the CD was loading, my screen went blank and the computer wouldn't respond to any inputs (ctrl-alt-del etc). What it did finally respond to was holding down the power button for 4 seconds.
When I tried turning the computer back on, nothing happened. There was a little noise, but not much. Opening the case, I identified the noise was the PSU fan beginning to turn but stopping. The power light on the motherboard (an A7N8X-E Deluxe) does turn-on when the PSU is on, but nothing else seems to come to life when the computer is plugged-in and turned-on.
What do people think is the problem? I've had this problem before with a different computer, the problem then was a short between the MB and the case. I don't think that's the problem this time, because the computer had been running for weeks since the last time I tampered with the hardware in a way that might cause a short.
I'm thinking it might be the PSU, but would like other opinions before I go out and fork for a new PSU.
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