Dead Computer Compenent?

[CrazyGaming]

I recently upgraded my old Generic HP Computer to make it faster to resell and make more appealing, however, when I try to boot, I get no post. All parts, except mobo, ram, and CMOS battery, are brand new. Im not sure whats happening. The computer boots, fans run, howeve nothing else happens.

Parts:
Asus IPIBL-LB Micro-ATX Motherboard
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
MSI GT 710 2gb GDDR5
Hyper T2 CPU Cooler
6Gb of Elpida 666 MHz Ram
EVGA 600B

Before, when I went to install the cpu cooler, I had to rip off a stuck on piece that held the previous cooler, and it was stuck on. After awhile of prying, I got it off. I'm not sure ripping that off could have damaged the motherboard, but I want to make sure. Also, I have tried unplugging all unnecessary things, but that hasn't worked either. Help would be appreciated, Thanks!

 

[jay32267]

Do you see any damage where you removed the piece? Look very closely for tiny damaged traces. This could very well be the cause.

 

[10tacle]

Rule #1 in upgrading PCs: never force anything on it. If you can't get something removed, get on support forums first.

How are you running 6GB? Three 2GB modules? Two 2GB and two 1GB modules? Try using one stick at a time in the first DIMM slot and see if it boots. You could have gotten a bad stick. BTW: always replace the CMOS battery when doing an upgrade like this on older hardware since you are already in there.

 

[CrazyGaming]

Do you see any damage where you removed the piece? Look very closely for tiny damaged traces. This could very well be the cause.

Where the big metal piece was near the screw holes there are some marks, however they are very miniscule.

 

[CrazyGaming]

Rule #1 in upgrading PCs: never force anything on it. If you can't get something removed, get on support forums first.

How are you running 6GB? Three 2GB modules? Two 2GB and two 1GB modules? Try using one stick at a time in the first DIMM slot and see if it boots. You could have gotten a bad stick. BTW: always replace the CMOS battery when doing an upgrade like this on older hardware since you are already in there.

I have 3 2Gb modules. I have taken each out and tried them separately, but nothing changes. Just minutes before I upgraded I tested the computer and everything worked fine, so what I'm thinking is a may have shorted something, which would suck, but I was on wood flooring and had electrically discharged myself beforehand. Also, the metal piece was about 10 years old and was held by a VERY strong adhesive. I did my best to not damage the board while separating it.

 

[jay32267]

It's actually more uncommon than people think to cause damage with static. I would bet...that IF you even did anything..it's more related to removing that piece. But here's another thing...it sounds like you don't see any obvious major damage. I'd be leaning towards, you didn't cause any...and it's something related to the install.

 

[10tacle]

Older hardware is more vulnerable to being "shaken up" so to speak and it doesn't like being messed with once parts have been set in for years. I speak from experience years ago trying to upgrade an old Pentium III build as a retro gaming rig. Oh and being on hard woods means nothing. Even microscopic dust you can't see can crank up static electricity. But it's rare to actually short out. If you didn't damage any circuitry on the PCB then one of the two is more likely. I think the former is what happened.

 

[CrazyGaming]

Older hardware is more vulnerable to being "shaken up" so to speak and it doesn't like being messed with once parts have been set in for years. I speak from experience years ago trying to upgrade an old Pentium III build as a retro gaming rig. Oh and being on hard woods means nothing. Even microscopic dust you can't see can crank up static electricity. But it's rare to actually short out. If you didn't damage any circuitry on the PCB then one of the two is more likely. I think the former is what happened.

Im able to turn the computer on, The PSU, brand new, Fan kicks on, the CPU fan kicks on, and it will turn on from a jump start, just no boot. I'm going to try a new CMOS batter, they're not to expensive, but if that doesn't work I do appreciate the help.

 

[jay32267]

Definitely new CMOS battery. I missed that initially.

 

[CrazyGaming]

Definitely new CMOS battery. I missed that initially.

Nah, it's the mobo. Tried new everything but nothing worked. Mildly inconvenienced, but whatever.