The computer in question is my HTPC which was sitting idly running only a few feet from my head this morning. I wasn't using it but it was turned on and logged into WindowsXP Pro. I heard what sounded like it powering down but it was loud and distracting enough from it's normal humming operation for me to notice.
Now the computer will not turn on at all. Not even an LED, not even a fan starting to spin up, nothing. I press the power button and there isn't even a click like it's trying to turn on.
I checked the mobo and all the components for blown capacitors or any tell-tale signs of what went wrong. The mobo/cpu/ram came out of a desktop that I've had for about 5 years. Things were running pretty sluggish recently but I attributed that to a failing hard drive. There was no visible indications of what caused the problem on the mobo/cpu/ram/components so I moved onto other likely spots.
I opened up the power supply and did notice some white glue-like substance that was sort've all over the board and I suspect that may be the culprit. I don't know if power supplies have some kind of bright white paste that is applied to certain parts. The only reason that I suspect it may NOT be the cause is because it is only in various spots, not flowing from one distinct source.
As of now I still have no power even with all of the peripeheral components taken off of the power supply. Any suggestions as to what could be causing this? Any ideas for troubleshooting?
I can't easily get my hands on a new PSU so I would like to determine before I start buying and trying to see what fixes it.
Now the computer will not turn on at all. Not even an LED, not even a fan starting to spin up, nothing. I press the power button and there isn't even a click like it's trying to turn on.
I checked the mobo and all the components for blown capacitors or any tell-tale signs of what went wrong. The mobo/cpu/ram came out of a desktop that I've had for about 5 years. Things were running pretty sluggish recently but I attributed that to a failing hard drive. There was no visible indications of what caused the problem on the mobo/cpu/ram/components so I moved onto other likely spots.
I opened up the power supply and did notice some white glue-like substance that was sort've all over the board and I suspect that may be the culprit. I don't know if power supplies have some kind of bright white paste that is applied to certain parts. The only reason that I suspect it may NOT be the cause is because it is only in various spots, not flowing from one distinct source.
As of now I still have no power even with all of the peripeheral components taken off of the power supply. Any suggestions as to what could be causing this? Any ideas for troubleshooting?
I can't easily get my hands on a new PSU so I would like to determine before I start buying and trying to see what fixes it.
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