Bad Cpu? HP Pavillion a1000 Need Help

[afroxxjoe]

Hp Pavillion a1000
HP/N:5069-8439
System number: EX265AA
Serial Number: MXF63405PP

When I plug my power cord in the light on the power supply and on the front of the computer blink very rapidly. There is also a clicking noise that is coming from the cpu.

When I unplug all of the power cords from the motherboard, the light on the power supply no longer blinks. Which, according to the hp website, means the power supply is most likely not the problem.

Do you guys have any ideas if it is the cpu or maybe the motherboard that has gone? Or maybe some ways to test it?

Thanks for your time guys

 

[BoomerD]

Easiest way to test your power supply for BASIC functionality:

http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=63991

1. Disconnect the PSU from ALL components in the system.
2. Hook 1 or more cooling fans to the PSU to give it a load. (You can use other items such as HDs but, I recommend using something cheaper and less fragile like a fan)
3. Get a small piece of wire, paper clip, or suitable object and short the 2 pins illustrated below. The voltage present is a very low signaling voltage so no worries of being shocked.

The fans should spin right up. This is not a bullet proof test but, it will let you know if your PSU is powering up properly.

 

[afroxxjoe]

what should i try if all my fans are connected to the motherboard?

 

[afroxxjoe]

ok well the power supply is bad, but im still not sure if it fried the cpu in the process

 

[paul878]

ok well the power supply is bad, but im still not sure if it fried the cpu in the process

Only one way to find out, replace the PS.