Error encountered when attempting to boot the PC following a move.
Error encountered when attempting to boot the PC following a move.
I just finished relocating over a long distance and have been trying to get my PC up and running. When I connect power, the motherboard lights up and the power button appears, but pressing either the case or the motherboard power button doesn’t help. The post code screen stays off and there are no beeps from the post box. I’ve gone through most common fixes, but I’m curious about possible causes and which part might be faulty. Since other components like the graphics card and power supply seem up-to-date, I’m open to suggestions. I recall a past incident where bending some pins during a move caused issues, though I managed to fix it afterward. This time I double-checked the CPU pins and they looked fine; the CPU and cooler seem correctly installed. All cables appear secure, fans are in place, connectors look good, and even testing with a different motherboard didn’t work. The graphics card is wired via a riser cable, but removing it briefly didn’t help. I’ve used an older 1080TI and still couldn’t start the system. Details: CPU AMD Ryzen 7 1800X, motherboard Asus Crosshair Hero VI, 32GB RAM, Corsair Vengeance LPX 3200MHZ GPU, EVGA RTX 3090 XC3 Ultra, 512GB storage, 4TB SSD, 800W Silverstone PSU.
No sound indicates the board never reaches a starting position. Avoid using a GPU riser and take the system out of its case. If this doesn't work, try running without any components on the board to check if post codes appear normally. If the CPU appears damaged, a 1700x model costs around $35 but won't provide the original quality—just replace it with a new chip.
The primary issue is the loose 24-pin connector from the PSU to the motherboard. This large connector is difficult to verify is fully seated without completely removing and reattaching it. You can also swap out all the power cables, which are relatively few.