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Offline Delirium

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computer shutting off immediately
« on: July 18, 2010, 07:57:26 PM »
I gave my old machine to my daughter... sure enough, she broke it. The on/off and reset switches are so badly damaged that they not longer sit in the front of the unit. I realize to fix this, I will likely have to buy another case unless I use epoxy to hold them in place.

The big problem is the computer turns on for a brief second and then turns off again. No audible tones, just the fans light up for a second and then turn off. I'm guessing it is a short of some kind...

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks in advance!
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Offline BoilerDown

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Re: computer shutting off immediately
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2010, 11:39:45 PM »
Did you swap the on/off with the reset when plugging into your motherboard?
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Offline DREDIOCK

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Re: computer shutting off immediately
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2010, 06:48:35 AM »
Just ride around the neighborhood the night before garbage collection.
There is sure to be a couple old machines being put out
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Re: computer shutting off immediately
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2010, 10:30:34 AM »
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Offline usvi

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Re: computer shutting off immediately
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2010, 01:30:09 PM »
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Offline jocrp6

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Re: computer shutting off immediately
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2010, 01:50:26 PM »
USVI, I've had a bad on/off switch before! drove me crazy!  trace the on/off wires down to mother board, only 2,
unplug the 2wires and put your glasses on, and with a small screwdriver, jump the two pin's see what happen's!
just hold it there fore a few seconds!
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Offline Chalenge

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« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2010, 05:53:21 PM »
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