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walmartmic
Member
210
01-25-2026, 10:09 PM
#1
Yesterday I powered on my computer but nothing happened. I unplugged the power supply, reconnected it, and the fans began spinning—GPU, CPU, and CPU fans all started. However, the power button didn’t light up, and it wouldn’t post. Also, the CPU area smells bad when I turn it on. All cables are properly connected. Help needed!
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walmartmic
01-25-2026, 10:09 PM #1

Yesterday I powered on my computer but nothing happened. I unplugged the power supply, reconnected it, and the fans began spinning—GPU, CPU, and CPU fans all started. However, the power button didn’t light up, and it wouldn’t post. Also, the CPU area smells bad when I turn it on. All cables are properly connected. Help needed!

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Teddy_Ben
Member
127
01-26-2026, 12:28 AM
#2
Check for a damaged capacitor in the CPU region. Look for signs like a blown component or unusual dark spots.
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Teddy_Ben
01-26-2026, 12:28 AM #2

Check for a damaged capacitor in the CPU region. Look for signs like a blown component or unusual dark spots.

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nikoTRG
Junior Member
8
01-26-2026, 07:11 PM
#3
Where?
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nikoTRG
01-26-2026, 07:11 PM #3

Where?

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TheCakeMan1
Member
54
02-01-2026, 02:04 PM
#4
Oh
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TheCakeMan1
02-01-2026, 02:04 PM #4

Oh

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FistMeAway
Member
225
02-02-2026, 09:05 AM
#5
They appear fine, looking normal in black and silver at the top.
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FistMeAway
02-02-2026, 09:05 AM #5

They appear fine, looking normal in black and silver at the top.

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jujuface09
Junior Member
46
02-02-2026, 05:38 PM
#6
No, there are no additional brown or burnt spots on the motherboard.
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jujuface09
02-02-2026, 05:38 PM #6

No, there are no additional brown or burnt spots on the motherboard.

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kroko_53
Junior Member
34
02-02-2026, 06:41 PM
#7
They appear okay.
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kroko_53
02-02-2026, 06:41 PM #7

They appear okay.

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MetalMallard
Member
125
02-15-2026, 08:39 AM
#8
No
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MetalMallard
02-15-2026, 08:39 AM #8

No

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HunterMann99
Member
210
02-19-2026, 02:40 AM
#9
Anyone
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HunterMann99
02-19-2026, 02:40 AM #9

Anyone

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TommyTheLommy
Posting Freak
846
02-20-2026, 03:24 PM
#10
I checked the issue and looked into possible fixes. I tested running without a video card, used just one stick of RAM, disconnected all drives, and more.
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TommyTheLommy
02-20-2026, 03:24 PM #10

I checked the issue and looked into possible fixes. I tested running without a video card, used just one stick of RAM, disconnected all drives, and more.

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