The power isn't reaching the motherboard.
The power isn't reaching the motherboard.
The angles in the photos could be affecting the perspective. It seemed like the motherboard was sitting directly inside the case without any gaps. However, there are some missing parts. Apologies for the earlier confusion.
The case fan mini board is also connected straight to the SATA power cable.
I connected it to the wall, flipped the switch, and tried the power button but it didn’t work. I also attempted to tighten the screw on the two power switch rods, but it still wouldn’t turn. I’m just confirming everything is in good shape and making sure the connections are secure so the fans get power before other components. Thanks!
Observed a photo of the motherboard tray back and noticed some standoffs present. Without a graphics card, it seems unlikely the board would be that close to the standoffs. Perspective might be affecting the view, but I believe @TheGrandMaster should use a standoff for every screw hole. This model should comfortably support an mATX board. All eight holes likely need a standoff and a screw. Let's set the case aside and examine the board directly. Reconnect the power connectors and attempt to power it on. It's unlikely to function well, but at least some lights should illuminate. When the motherboard is inside, does the bottom surface make contact with the case or is there a space? I suspect nothing will happen until the CPU is installed.
I don’t believe the board actually has lights—my payment was around thirty dollars for it on a new egg. I put screws in the holes once I noticed this. There’s a noticeable gap between the gold spacers and the case, which is what the PC came with. The motherboard isn’t making contact with any part of the case, which makes sense since it won’t function until the CPU is installed. Probably needs to pass through that step first. If the board works then why isn’t the PSU fan turning on? It seems the power draw for fans shouldn’t be low enough just from the motherboard alone. I don’t have a paper clip to connect the PSU ports, but I hope it’s not the PSU itself. I wish they’d added a light to confirm this issue.
OP, your motherboard isn’t secured correctly in the case... The photo shows it dangling from the wires. I’m sure this isn’t a joke. If you’re seeing this, you’ll need someone to assist you before it becomes a costly error. This situation could turn into a major problem.
When the motherboard fails to communicate with the power supply, fans won't receive power. I recommend waiting until your CPU attempts further action. It doesn’t need a paperclip. My folding machine used dual power supplies temporarily, and I connected it with a short inner wire from a cat 5 cable—just needs to be metal. Needle nose pliers would also fit. Still, patience is key; move standoffs so all eight mounting holes are accessible. I believe the photo was taken while the board was being removed. The person asking did so because two others wanted it done. There’s a good chance the picture was captured mid-removal when everyone was asking at once. Original shots had enough screws to hold them in place.