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Computer turns on and then off after a few seconds when front panel is connected, but works normally without it
My computer is almost 3 years old by now, and last night I noticed it turning on and off randomly for a few seconds, multiple times. I tried to turn it on to investigate, but it didn't react to the ...
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Special Accommodations for External Power Supply [closed]
I am currently working on building a PC and need a power supply. My motherboard is a microATX with 24 pin and 8-pin power supply connections. I am using a microATX case that I had before (not bought ...
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Power button working scarcely
My PC has problem starting. By starting, I mean turning power on.
Case: "CM Storm Trooper".
MB: Asus Maximums VIII Extreme
Bought in 2015.
I started months ago, I needed to press the power button ...
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New desktop build giving electric shock on touching it
I got a new desktop system. It's giving electric shock if I touch the system cabinet case. On checking with electric tester, it's led was glowing too.
I had plugged it into a two pin plug ( without ...
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Power supply or motherboard busted. How can I fix it quick?
A few days ago, my desktop PC just stopped turning on. Pressing the power switch elicits no response altogether.
This is the sum total of the troubleshooting steps I've done:
Super-newbily switched ...
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Is it safe to power on a motherboard outside of its case?
I have a new motherboard which needs a BIOS update to support a new CPU.
Thankfully I have an old (compatible) CPU handy. My plan is to install the old CPU, update the BIOS, then install the new CPU....
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How to plug power/reset buttons from case to motherboard leads?
I have a motherboard I salvaged from a pre-assembled computer. Except now I'm trying to use it in my own custom build. The problem is, this motherboard doesn't have any documentation because it was ...
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