Computer put to sleep now won't turn on

[desura]

Remembered new facts so I've deleted the op.

Last night I put my computer into sleep mode. Now today it won't turn on. How do I snap it out of this?

Computer is ivy i5, msi motherboard

 

[mvbighead]

Flip the power switch to the off position. Press the power button a few times. Flip the switch back to the on position, press the power button.

If that don't work, hold the power button and see if anything happens after 15 seconds. And if that don't work... start checking parts.

 

[desura]

a few more things...

1. This has happened before? Maybe it is the case or power supply because the motherboard has been replaced before.

2. Previously, the entire computer would be dead and then I would leave it alone for weeks at a time. Come back later and magically it worked.

3. I don't use those little spacers

between my motherboard and the case because there are raised screw mounts on the case itself anyways and with the spacers installed the ports don't line up. But could that cause a short of some sort?

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Yes, it can cause a short. Before you do anything else though, eliminate a bad power switch. Remove the power switch wires, then use a screw driver to contact the pins and see if it powers on.

No go? Next, remove it from the case and boot bare bones on the box it came in. Or on a wood desk etc. Clear CMOS or pull battery and reinsert. If it works it was likely shorting, if it does not troubleshoot the usual suspects if you can. PSU, Board, CPU. Pull ram and test one at a time. Try pulling vid card and booting with onboard graphics. Nice if you have known good replacements that are compatible or can borrow them. should it come to that.

 

[corkyg]

One way to minimize contact between MB and chassis is to use those little red fiber washers between the MB and raised screw mounts.

Overall, I suspect a PSU or PSU connection problem. DAPUNISHER makes valid points.

 

[desura]

One way to minimize contact between MB and chassis is to use those little red fiber washers between the MB and raised screw mounts.

Overall, I suspect a PSU or PSU connection problem. DAPUNISHER makes valid points.

I did the "paperclip test" on the PSU and it worked out. Also, A few months back I too suspected the PSU so I bought an electrical meter, and it checked out too. I might just replace it anyways.