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after repair, computer will not power up

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by mphsbelle, Oct 15, 2011.

  1. mphsbelle

    mphsbelle Member

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    Had to replace a bad cooler, did so and re hooked upeverything. Try to power on computer and absolutely nothing happens. Motherboard light is on. I have unhooked and rehooked all the connections. Any ideas?
     
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    disconnect all cables to the drives, both power & data. reseat both power connectors to motherboard.
     
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    Thanx ddp; it did just that - power connectors to motherboard. Yippee it worked. Thanx a bunch.
     
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    no problem, teach & learn.
     
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