Switched the case, but the motherboard still won't start up.
Switched the case, but the motherboard still won't start up.
Checked all 24-pin connections, CPU and PSU connections, and setup worked fine today before installing the new case. I think I might have accidentally damaged my motherboard during installation. The red flashing light is confusing—can you clarify what it means? Thanks. 20220117_231042.mp4
When you press the power button, something happens. The board seems solid, especially newer ones, which can handle a lot of force before failing. Make sure the CPU connector at the top matches the power supply’s port, not the GPU connectors that come with it—they’re interchangeable. If they’re swapped, the system won’t boot.
Hi - I know this is an old thread but did you ever resolve this? I recently benched a motherboard with processor, fans, m.2 setup and installed it into case - no boot, no apparent power, no lights - nothing. This has repeated itself 2 times. I will add that I plugged the wireless card into the wireless slot, plugged in the USB 2 & 3 and sound - the rest was on the bench working. The GPU and CPU power connectors are not swapped. I have to try and determine if the PS is doing what it is supposed to do - provide power. The connectors appear to be seated for CPU and Main Power just no lights on power switch or any signs of life - Today I am going to pull out the MB and bench it again with the wireless card installed and will disassemble the USB 2 and 3 front connector and plug that in as well. Question: what do you look out for to determine if there is a dead short on case/motherboard area? 3 standoffs have been replaced in the case due to damage. I don't know if that is causing any issues. Any ideas anyone? Please advise. Thank you
The clear sound of the original message indicated it was a quick fix, similar to how the PSU was being removed for safety. In reality, at home you can't easily tell what's wrong without actually replacing the components until they function properly.
I'm not clicking but I'll pay closer attention—thank you. Yes, modifying components or simplifying things brings me back to A+ training. It might be the stand-offs I installed are preventing boot or causing dead shorts on the case. I'll try a third reinstall and see how it goes. Appreciate the response.