Power Supply Failure? PC Won't Power On

Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a user's issue with their PC not powering on, with a focus on diagnosing potential problems related to the power supply. Participants explore the symptoms and possible causes, including the power supply and the power switch.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that the power supply is likely the issue, but acknowledges the possibility of a problem with the switch.
  • Another participant inquires about the behavior of the power supply fan when the power button is pressed, indicating that its response could help diagnose the issue.
  • A participant confirms that the power supply fan does not spin, leading to further speculation about the power supply being the cause of the problem.
  • One participant expresses certainty that there is a problem with the power supply and recommends purchasing a new one, citing their affordability.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is a general agreement among participants that the power supply is likely the source of the problem, but some uncertainty remains regarding the potential role of the power switch.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the specific conditions under which the power supply or switch may fail, nor does it address any other potential hardware issues that could be involved.

Mr Noblet
Messages
16
Reaction score
0
Hello,

My PC stopped working a little while ago, and I think the power supply went out, but I'm not sure. It will not power on at all, but the light on my motherboard is still lighting up. Is this most likely a problem wih the power supply?
 
Computer science news on Phys.org
I'd have to say that it's the power supply, but it could (though no likely) be a problem with the switch.

When you hit the button does the power supply fan start spinning, or does it just sit still while the motherboard light remains on?
 
The power supply does nothing. The fan does not spin. So that means that it is the power supply?
 
Mr Noblet said:
The power supply does nothing. The fan does not spin. So that means that it is the power supply?

Yes something is definitely messed up with your PS. Buy a new one, they are cheap.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
1K
  • · Replies 25 ·
Replies
25
Views
14K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
2K
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
7K
Replies
19
Views
3K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
10K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
7K