Computer would not power on at all. But just once.

[brandonb]

Hi,

I have a strange problem I've never run into before. I recently bought/built a new computer for a family member. I built it at my home, got the OS installed, patched, etc. Everything was working fine.

I brought it over to them after getting it up and running, and the thing will not power on... It was dead. I tried different power cables, different outlets, in a power strip/surge protector, without. I opened it up, reseat all the cables from the power supply. Disconnect case switch and reconnect, etc. Nothing would work.

I was on the way to my friends house so I brought it with me. Plugged it in at their house, worked fine first try. I brought it back to my family members house, and to my suprise, worked fine.

So what could cause something to be completely dead the first time I delivered it?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371016 - power supply in the computer if that matters.

I did notice after hooking it up the last time, that the bios had its logo screen on and I had that off when I installed it originally. So I am thinking that this issue could be related to the MB, and it might have reset itself? Is that even possible?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157252 - MB here

 

[VirtualLarry]

I've had RAM that needed to be re-seated after moving a rig. Symptoms are just no boot, no beeps, nothing.

 

[brandonb]

Thanks Larry.

I will keep that in mind if it happens again. Reseat RAM.