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my computer wont start
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Posted by: seanb83
well let me start by saying that i did something real stupid, i overclocked my cpu without cooling it properly.by doing that of course i fried my cpu and most likley my motherboard. heres where my problem comes in. my computer will no longer power up, i have put a differrent motherboard, cpu, and ram in and it still will not start. i tried swithching out the power supply, nothing. i thought it might be my case so i "hotwired" it by placing a screw driver on the power jumpers, still no response. i disconected evry thing but the cpu ( harddrives, took out my video card sound card, and network card) it still wont turn on. im am all out of ideas, can anybody help me out?
thanks
sean
Posted by: redwench
strip the case and completely disassemble the componenets. put the motherboard on an anti-static bag, and install the cpu, heatsink, and fan properly. directions for how to apply thermal paste, which vary depending on your cpu, can be found at www.arcticsilver.com . follow them to a T.
carefully install the ram, hook up the power supply (both mobo connectors) and a video card that you know works; board is still on the bag, nothing is in the case. reset the cmos and turn the power supply on at its switch after testing. then short with a screwdriver at the appropriate location.
if it still doesnt work, throw a temper tantrum in the basement and consider having a shop test the components individually to find the problem. or buy duplicates of everything......
Posted by: seanb83
thanks ill see if thats works, but im guessing i will have to take it to a proffessional, cause ive done all that except for taking it physicaly out of the case and starting it up
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