HP Pavilion a1330n startup problem

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  1. Tunamcdermot

    Tunamcdermot Member

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    When I press the power button the CPU, power supply, and video card fans run and the power button lights, but nothing else happens - no POST, no BIOS, no video signal to monitor.

    I have replaced the CPU, re-seated all plugs and cards, and cleared the BIOS.

    Does anyone have any suggestions for where to go from here?
     
    Tunamcdermot, May 27, 2012
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  2. Ripper

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    Have you tried another monitor/cable/video card?

    What you're saying sounds like the PC is booting fine, you're just not seeing it? You would at least expect to see a BIOS screen or something.
     
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    try another psu as most likely the 3.3volts is gone. also check the silver top cans on the motherboard that they are not domed like a frozen can of pop.
     
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    The monitor is good, as is the video card. The computer appears not to be booting at all.

     
    Tunamcdermot, May 29, 2012
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    None of the caps on the motherboard appear to be blown. Ill try your suggestion about the psu tomorrow (wife has the truck today).

     
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