New Build Power problems

[grich96]

I recently built my first computer. For the past two days, I have been able to successfully turn on the computer and edit BIOS settings, etc. Today when I tried to turn on the computer to install Linux from a DVD, the computer wouldnt turn on. After checking to make sure all the cables were connected, it still wouldnt work, then seemingly randomly, i pressed the power button and it turned on. I then turned off the computer and tried to turn it on again but then it didnt work. So i tried removing my RAM one by one and then putting them back; my computer worked after trying this, but then after turning it off and on again it didnt work. Why will my computer only turn on some of the time?

 

[markwp]

Sounds like you might have an issue with your panel switch. Try disconnecting the power switch from the motherboard and then starting by shorting the two m/b pins. Just a brief touch is all that's needed.

What case, m/b, cpu and psu are you using?

 

[grich96]

Sounds like you might have an issue with your panel switch. Try disconnecting the power switch from the motherboard and then starting by shorting the two m/b pins. Just a brief touch is all that's needed.

What case, m/b, cpu and psu are you using?

I have :
Nzxt source elite 210
Gigabyte z68xp-ud3
I5 3570k
Ocz zt 750w

 

[markwp]

Try reversing the power on and reset buttons. If that works, you probably have a bad power switch.

 

[grich96]

Try reversing the power on and reset buttons. If that works, you probably have a bad power switch.

I tried switching around the power and reset switches but nothing happened. I also double checked the manual to make sure they are now plugged in correctly

 

[markwp]

Double check the 24 pin connector and the EATX connector near the cpu. Check those connections on the psu also.

 

[grich96]

Double check the 24 pin connector and the EATX connector near the cpu. Check those connections on the psu also.

I checked these and they are indeed connected still no luck

 

[markwp]

Are you getting any signs of life? M/B lights, panel lights, spinning fans?

 

[grich96]

Are you getting any signs of life? M/B lights, panel lights, spinning fans?

Nothing whatsoever

 

[markwp]

Left field question - psu plugged into wall, and switch in on position?

 

[grich96]

Left field question - psu plugged into wall, and switch in on position?

Haha yes I double checked that before I wasted anyones time on toms

 

[markwp]

Have you tried the paper clip jumper/single fan test on the psu?

 

[grich96]

Have you tried the paper clip jumper/single fan test on the psu?

No, how do I do that?

 

[markwp]

See THIS blog. You need a paper clip and one fan that runs from molex connector.

 

[grich96]

See THIS blog. You need a paper clip and one fan that runs from molex connector.

My psu works; it passed the paperclip test

 

[markwp]

Do you have another psu you can try?

 

[grich96]

Do you have another psu you can try?

No