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Does your computer have a boot problem?

Does your computer have a boot problem?

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Charley0527
Junior Member
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04-03-2026, 09:00 AM
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Hi everyone, I am having a hard time getting my computer to turn on at all. Nothing plugged in seems to work. When I jump the pins on the graphics card that is connected to the motherboard, it won't start. But when I go under the board and jump those pins (4 and 5), it turns on right away. However, as soon as I take out the paper clip from the motherboard power line, it goes off again. It looks like when I use the paper clip method, my RAM isn't getting any light up while everything else is working fine. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Charley0527
04-03-2026, 09:00 AM #1

Hi everyone, I am having a hard time getting my computer to turn on at all. Nothing plugged in seems to work. When I jump the pins on the graphics card that is connected to the motherboard, it won't start. But when I go under the board and jump those pins (4 and 5), it turns on right away. However, as soon as I take out the paper clip from the motherboard power line, it goes off again. It looks like when I use the paper clip method, my RAM isn't getting any light up while everything else is working fine. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Watermelon72
Junior Member
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04-03-2026, 09:19 AM
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Update your post with all the details about the computer's hardware and software. Tell us what kind of power supply you have, its brand, model, wattage, age, and how good it is (brand new, used, refurbished, or original). Also list the hard drives you use, including their brands, models, sizes, and fullness level. Make sure to mention all the extra gadgets you are using too.
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Watermelon72
04-03-2026, 09:19 AM #2

Update your post with all the details about the computer's hardware and software. Tell us what kind of power supply you have, its brand, model, wattage, age, and how good it is (brand new, used, refurbished, or original). Also list the hard drives you use, including their brands, models, sizes, and fullness level. Make sure to mention all the extra gadgets you are using too.