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Problem activating the computer.

Problem activating the computer.

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iNicole_
Junior Member
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01-26-2026, 01:41 AM
#1
Recently, my PC refuses to start. Pressing the power button triggers a flash, then it shuts down instantly without pressing the case button. After repeated attempts, it sometimes powers on briefly before stopping. Flipping off the PSU still causes a brief flash. My motherboard auto-turns on when power is restored, but it doesn’t either. I’m unsure what to check and it keeps restarting repeatedly. Help needed! 20241015_153027.mp4
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iNicole_
01-26-2026, 01:41 AM #1

Recently, my PC refuses to start. Pressing the power button triggers a flash, then it shuts down instantly without pressing the case button. After repeated attempts, it sometimes powers on briefly before stopping. Flipping off the PSU still causes a brief flash. My motherboard auto-turns on when power is restored, but it doesn’t either. I’m unsure what to check and it keeps restarting repeatedly. Help needed! 20241015_153027.mp4

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IPS10
Senior Member
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01-26-2026, 07:01 AM
#2
What are the specifications? I can try testing the PSU using the paperclip method.
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IPS10
01-26-2026, 07:01 AM #2

What are the specifications? I can try testing the PSU using the paperclip method.

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xCaptain_Java
Member
99
02-02-2026, 02:16 PM
#3
Things seem to be back on track. I don't know if anything has changed, but at least everything is functioning properly!
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xCaptain_Java
02-02-2026, 02:16 PM #3

Things seem to be back on track. I don't know if anything has changed, but at least everything is functioning properly!