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Device fails to power on, occasionally works.

Device fails to power on, occasionally works.

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chapi89
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01-13-2023, 11:35 PM
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I wasn't certain where to place this, but my PC has been acting strangely during startup recently. When I press the power button, the whole machine lights up instantly and then powers off again in a matter of seconds. Continuing the attempt always leads to the same outcome. I’m forced to either unplug and reattach the power cable or turn off the PSU, then restart it until it finally turns on. Recently, there was a change: the GPU didn’t show any power indicators when the system was off. Normally, two LEDs near the connectors light up even when the PC isn’t running. They were off when I tried to start the machine today. So this time, when I pressed the button, nothing happened at all. I flipped the PSU switch, and the GPU lights flickered before shutting down again. I repeated the process a few more times, but it still wouldn’t power up. I’ve asked friends it might be a motherboard or PSU problem, though they suggested other possibilities too. I’m unsure what’s going on and would really appreciate any advice! Also, my specifications are listed in my profile if that helps. Thanks!
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chapi89
01-13-2023, 11:35 PM #1

I wasn't certain where to place this, but my PC has been acting strangely during startup recently. When I press the power button, the whole machine lights up instantly and then powers off again in a matter of seconds. Continuing the attempt always leads to the same outcome. I’m forced to either unplug and reattach the power cable or turn off the PSU, then restart it until it finally turns on. Recently, there was a change: the GPU didn’t show any power indicators when the system was off. Normally, two LEDs near the connectors light up even when the PC isn’t running. They were off when I tried to start the machine today. So this time, when I pressed the button, nothing happened at all. I flipped the PSU switch, and the GPU lights flickered before shutting down again. I repeated the process a few more times, but it still wouldn’t power up. I’ve asked friends it might be a motherboard or PSU problem, though they suggested other possibilities too. I’m unsure what’s going on and would really appreciate any advice! Also, my specifications are listed in my profile if that helps. Thanks!

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meandmoreme
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01-14-2023, 03:43 PM
#2
Seems like you're referring to the PSU.
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meandmoreme
01-14-2023, 03:43 PM #2

Seems like you're referring to the PSU.