F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The family PC is not turning on. Here are some possible solutions:

The family PC is not turning on. Here are some possible solutions:

The family PC is not turning on. Here are some possible solutions:

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los_dos
Member
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03-03-2025, 12:49 AM
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I have a family PC here to repair. The problem started with the machine failing to power on, requiring multiple attempts to press the power button before it finally worked—but after a few months it stopped completely. I've already tried disconnecting the front connector and shorting the startpin to get a connection. No luck there either. I also removed the CMOS battery because the motherboard has no battery slot and is just glued in with a 2-pin cable. It seems the board might be dead. It could be that the PSU was damaged by my family's habit of hard disconnecting it daily through a power switch hub, or maybe dust caused a short circuit inside. The PC wasn’t placed on a desk with good airflow; it sat in a thick wooden case with no ventilation. Internally, it was covered in dust and spiderwebs—anything I might have missed could be invisible. The H410M board is a pro model.
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los_dos
03-03-2025, 12:49 AM #1

I have a family PC here to repair. The problem started with the machine failing to power on, requiring multiple attempts to press the power button before it finally worked—but after a few months it stopped completely. I've already tried disconnecting the front connector and shorting the startpin to get a connection. No luck there either. I also removed the CMOS battery because the motherboard has no battery slot and is just glued in with a 2-pin cable. It seems the board might be dead. It could be that the PSU was damaged by my family's habit of hard disconnecting it daily through a power switch hub, or maybe dust caused a short circuit inside. The PC wasn’t placed on a desk with good airflow; it sat in a thick wooden case with no ventilation. Internally, it was covered in dust and spiderwebs—anything I might have missed could be invisible. The H410M board is a pro model.

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GumiBears
Senior Member
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03-03-2025, 12:49 AM
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Suggesting disposal feels like a solid reason to strengthen your household or equip a family with a home PC while teaching them responsible tech habits.
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GumiBears
03-03-2025, 12:49 AM #2

Suggesting disposal feels like a solid reason to strengthen your household or equip a family with a home PC while teaching them responsible tech habits.