Computer dead

[GDLLover]

Appreciate any help in diagnosing a problem.

My main computer of which runs constantly for the last 5-6 years just shut down. This is a 2400XP in ATX case/PS. This is not a Windows shutdown, the power on computer.

I have verified that the computer will not turn back on and that it is plugged into a outlet that does work.

Question: What could it be? I'm guessing the power supply but could it be the MB or CPU? Thanks for any help.

 

[2wheeljunkie]

With switching power supplies you really can't check them unless they are under load or the sense pin on the PS is grounded I think. My best guess would be to find a spare PSU or buy one and see if it works. The other thing could be it may have blown a fuse. Sometimes those can be replacable or if you have soldering technique you can put in a new one.

2WJ

 

[thirdtime]

What happens when you try and turn it on?
- beep pattern
- power lights come on briefly, then go off
- absolutely nothing

 

[Horney_Senior]

Your descriptions sound like power supply. I've seen this happen more than once on machines about that vintage. You can get one pretty cheap. Last one I bought was under $20.

 

[Keebler Elf]

You can indeed get them pretty cheap, but if you want to be able to use it in any future build, I'd strongly recommend spending around $50 and getting a decent one.

Those $20 no-names are pieces of crap.

 

[GDLLover]

Thanks all for your help.

Turns out it was the PS. It was a 300W PS which was cooked because i'm running AGP video, massive CPU fan, 4 case fans, 2 HDD, DVD & CD, Audigy+ Live drive, flash drives, 5 USB, TV tuner & ethernet card.

Decided to avoid problems in future and go with a 500W.

 

[Keebler Elf]

Good move.

 

[toughb]

You mean...

Thanks all for your help.

Turns out it was the PS. It was a 300W PS which was cooked because i'm running AGP video, massive CPU fan, 4 case fans, 2 HDD, DVD & CD, Audigy+ Live drive, flash drives, 5 USB, TV tuner & ethernet card.

Decided to avoid problems in future and go with a 500W.

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