Computer Won't Turn on

[sitopapen]

Hey all

So I recently graduated college and brought my computer back home with me. I went to school in Chicago but I live in Seattle so the drive took me several days, and I moved my computer to and from my car every night so it wouldn't get stolen.

When I finally made it home I plugged it in, only to realize that it will no longer turn on. However, I know that there is still power running to the computer because the LED's on the motherboard light up when I have it plugged in. It's as if the power button doesn't work.

I took the side off and began searching for unplugged cables and unplugging and re-plugging cords into the motherboard, with no luck. I did test the PSU using a paper clip with the method found here (https://www.evga.com/support/faq/afmviewfaq.aspx?faqid=59582) and the fans turn on, which means that the PSU still works, at least a little bit.

I tried bypassing the power button by touching a screwdriver (and also a paper clip) to the two wires on the motherboard that connect to the power button, but nothing happened.

Any idea why that would be, and also what is broken? I'm assuming either the motherboard or the power supply but I don't know for sure. This is my first build, so any help would be appreciated!


Here is the link to my specs:
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Sitop_Apen/saved/#view=2NGVnQ

Thank you!

 

[cin19]

From what you said, you don't uninstall the CPU cooler or the GPU during the trip, because the cooler is heavy, as same as the GPU too, those things will damage your MB during you drove back home in highway. You may go to microcenter or local pc shop ask for help, let them test the MB.

Usually you need remove the GPU and the cooler, before you move from one place to other.

 

[sitopapen]

From what you said, you don't uninstall the CPU cooler or the GPU during the trip, because the cooler is heavy, as same as the GPU too, those things will damage your MB during you drove back home in highway. You may go to microcenter or local pc shop ask for help, let them test the MB.

Usually you need remove the GPU and the cooler, before you move from one place to other.

Okay great. I think it's the motherboard as well, but I want to be sure before I replace it.
Is there any way to test that at home instead of bringing it in? Or do you know of a company that can run diagnostics for free?

 

[cin19]

Try to clear the CMOS again, you need to unplug the power core from the wall outlet. After that move the GPU into the 2nd pcie slot. Boot the pc.

If you don't have other compatible parts, like the cpu or MB, and you need to ask someone for help.

 

[sitopapen]

Try to clear the CMOS again, you need to unplug the power core from the wall outlet. After that move the GPU into the 2nd pcie slot. Boot the pc.

If you don't have other compatible parts, like the cpu or MB, and you need to ask someone for help.

Okay, at this point I bought a new motherboard and power supply unit and nothing fixed the problem. I only have the power supply and the motherboard plugged in and it's the same as before. What could the problem be?

 

[cin19]

Okay, at this point I bought a new motherboard and power supply unit and nothing fixed the problem. I only have the power supply and the motherboard plugged in and it's the same as before. What could the problem be?

Because the AM4 system does not have any onboard iGPU, you have to have a GPU to boot.

Try this: one stick RAM, cpu + cpu cooler, a GPU ( if you have other one), the boot device, the G3 550W PSU ( it should be fine, and I don't know which new PSU you got). After clear the CMOS, then boot the PC.