Hi,
My PC was working fine yesterday, then my girlfriend wasn't thinking and just switched the power off using the power button at the back (or maybe front, no sure which one). Since then the power button at the front seems to be kind of stuck pushed down and the PC then wouldn't power on at all unless I pull the PSU plug out then put it back in again and even then it would only power up and fans spin for like 1 second.
So I Googled the problem and did this:
Solution:
1. Disconnect all power cables and monitor cables
2. Pull out all the ram from each of their ram slots (n.b make sure you put it back in the same order aswell)
3. There is a button type battery located somewhere on the motherboard, have a look for it and simply pull or pop it out.
4. Flip the battery upside down and put it back into the motherboard
5. Put all the ram back into their slots in the same order you took them out
6. Push the power button and keep pushing the power button continuously until you hear the hdd and other stuff kick it (push it maybe 5-10 or so times)
7. The cpu should hold out and you should hear the beep and the computer should load something where it prompts you to continue or setup (the usual stuff)
8. Press the button that says continue. In my case i have an AMD and it said "press F1 to continue"
This solution now means the power stays on and it loads with one loud beep and the keyboard and mice are lit up like they are on and active and the monitor (my tv) comes on but I just get a completely blank blue screen and not a BSOD. Tried F10 and others on the keyboard but nothing happens, stays a blank blue screen.
Anyone have any ideas?
My PC was working fine yesterday, then my girlfriend wasn't thinking and just switched the power off using the power button at the back (or maybe front, no sure which one). Since then the power button at the front seems to be kind of stuck pushed down and the PC then wouldn't power on at all unless I pull the PSU plug out then put it back in again and even then it would only power up and fans spin for like 1 second.
So I Googled the problem and did this:
Solution:
1. Disconnect all power cables and monitor cables
2. Pull out all the ram from each of their ram slots (n.b make sure you put it back in the same order aswell)
3. There is a button type battery located somewhere on the motherboard, have a look for it and simply pull or pop it out.
4. Flip the battery upside down and put it back into the motherboard
5. Put all the ram back into their slots in the same order you took them out
6. Push the power button and keep pushing the power button continuously until you hear the hdd and other stuff kick it (push it maybe 5-10 or so times)
7. The cpu should hold out and you should hear the beep and the computer should load something where it prompts you to continue or setup (the usual stuff)
8. Press the button that says continue. In my case i have an AMD and it said "press F1 to continue"
This solution now means the power stays on and it loads with one loud beep and the keyboard and mice are lit up like they are on and active and the monitor (my tv) comes on but I just get a completely blank blue screen and not a BSOD. Tried F10 and others on the keyboard but nothing happens, stays a blank blue screen.
Anyone have any ideas?