HP Z230 not responding, fans spinning but no action.

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HP Z230 not responding, fans spinning but no action.

HP Z230 not responding, fans spinning but no action.

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Spo0N3rinO
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11-09-2016, 04:29 AM

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I'm experimenting with this old workstation to set it up as a home server, but I'm stuck with loud fans and no signal. At one point it wouldn't even power on, showing signs of a dead PSU. I thought the low wattage might be the issue, but everything seems stock—1050TI LP processor and an I7 4770 chipset. Could the HDD I installed be the problem? It's a Western Digital 640GB drive with unclear performance, yet the power button still doesn't work. Any advice?

EDIT: Turns out the CPU fan was unplugged, though the issue continues. I'll include an image of the lit debug LED that's active.
Edited October 26, 2024 by Notquitedead

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Spo0N3rinO

11-09-2016, 04:29 AM #1

I'm experimenting with this old workstation to set it up as a home server, but I'm stuck with loud fans and no signal. At one point it wouldn't even power on, showing signs of a dead PSU. I thought the low wattage might be the issue, but everything seems stock—1050TI LP processor and an I7 4770 chipset. Could the HDD I installed be the problem? It's a Western Digital 640GB drive with unclear performance, yet the power button still doesn't work. Any advice?

EDIT: Turns out the CPU fan was unplugged, though the issue continues. I'll include an image of the lit debug LED that's active.
Edited October 26, 2024 by Notquitedead