I've got a big problem, I meshed my psu power cables and after reinstalling the psu the pc wont boot. I am sure that I have properly installed the ATX en P4 connector + all the molex connectors. When I press the power button all I get is a short blink of the power led and the fans start turning for about 1/2 sec. The pc used to work fine before I meshed the cables. Is it possible that I have damaged something (I've used quite some force to get the P4connector off the cables) I know I have touched to mobo and the VGA card with my hands, for a short period but I have heard that this could give some kind of problem with static electricity... Plz help, my dad 'll kill me system Asus P4P800 Deluxe Antec TruePower 430W P4 2.8Ghz
I've test everything I could possibly think about so I guess testing it with another psu is my only solution left... I'll try that.
I don't know if this will fix it, but some motherboards will turn on for a split second the first time power is applied. Hitting the power button again turns it on, but this is only the first time powering up, after it's sat awhile w/o power, or you've cleared CMOS.
Static = BAD ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) is the bane of all PC components, but it *usually* takes quite a shock to damage a component. Here's a few questions that might help figure out your problem: Have you tried clearing the CMOS on the MB? (Don't forget to set the jumper back afterwards). Also, you mentioned having to put a lot of pressure to get the molex connector in its socket... nothing made any "crunch" noises when you did, right? :swt: Those tiny transistors/resistors on the MB are very fragile, and breaking one solder joint can '86 a MB. Finally, are you sure the video card or RAM was not damaged? Try the old part-swap trial & error method to be sure. If you need a replacement PSU for a good price, pick up a high voltage, UL approved one here: http://www.mrtechus.com Best of luck!