Problems with booting computer; might be dead

[mustard010]

The following computer cannot be booted:

Abit is7-g
P4 2.4 Northwood
512 DDR OCZ RAM

I have suspected that the PS isn't the culprate because I've used an old 300W PS a few hours ago. Also, upon testing the computer booted up when I removed the +12V power connector when the power was on(yes, I know, thats a bad practice).

Cleared CMOS...that didnt work either.

I'm thinking that the culprate must be the power switch in my antec SOHO case. I was thinking of simulating the power on switch by attaching two cables into the Power Switch Pins and sparking them together (just like hot wiring a car? ). Is this dangerous? Is there a risk of electricuting myself by doing this, even though the wires are insulated?

Please post your suggestions.

Thank You

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: mustard010
The following computer cannot be booted:

Abit is7-g
P4 2.4 Northwood
512 DDR OCZ RAM

I have suspected that the PS isn't the culprate because I've used an old 300W PS a few hours ago. Also, upon testing the computer booted up when I removed the +12V power connector when the power was on(yes, I know, thats a bad practice).

Cleared CMOS...that didnt work either.

I'm thinking that the culprate must be the power switch in my antec SOHO case. I was thinking of simulating the power on switch by attaching two cables into the Power Switch Pins and sparking them together (just like hot wiring a car? ). Is this dangerous? Is there a risk of electricuting myself by doing this, even though the wires are insulated?

Please post your suggestions.

Thank You

I don't think it is anymore dangerous than pulling your 12v line out when you have power.:Q

It would be fine, all you have to do is touch a screwdriver to your power pins and that will start up your system.

 

[mustard010]

Tried conducting the power switch as you said. Still didn't work.

I've tried using:

1.) Plyers
2.) Pocket Knife
3.) ScrewDriver
4.) Plyers holding heatsink

Didn't work. I've had this problem ago a few months back, but the only fix that I remembered to do was that it automatically fixed itself the day after.

At first, I've used the Reset Switch on the power switch, but that didn't work either.

Maybe this time its really dead. Maybe the pins are screwed or perhaps ESD is the cause? I dont remember shocking my computer as I always touch the chassis before I even touch the wires.

Any other ideas?

 

[mustard010]

My southbridge chip is considerably warm... to almost burning when I touch it for 5 seconds. Any answers about this?