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PC is reluctant to start
16-02-2009 7:14 PM
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This happens the first thing in the morning, if after the PC has been running, I turn the PC off and immediately on again it will restart ok
The PC is four years old.
Has anyone any idea what could be wrong?
Re: PC is reluctant to start
16-02-2009 7:17 PM
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16-02-2009 7:19 PM
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Can you borrow a known good PSU to try.
To argue with someone who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead - Thomas Paine
Re: PC is reluctant to start
16-02-2009 7:20 PM
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16-02-2009 7:21 PM
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16-02-2009 7:23 PM
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When PC is running it behaves as normal.
Are there any checks I could do on PSU (have multimeter)
Re: PC is reluctant to start
16-02-2009 7:27 PM
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I would try a replacement unit but I'm probably in a better situation to do that than yourself.
Ask about and see if anyone you know has an old PC not doing anything that you can borrow the PSU from.
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Re: PC is reluctant to start
16-02-2009 7:28 PM
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Stat you say” It's an easier test as nothing needs removing”
Is it possible to route the output cables from good PC onto faulty one. Or do I remove / interchange PSU’s
Re: PC is reluctant to start
16-02-2009 7:30 PM
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16-02-2009 7:32 PM
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I got one the other day (400W ATX) for £13 delivered.
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16-02-2009 7:33 PM
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16-02-2009 7:50 PM
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If I do need a new PSU can I buy any 400W ATX or do the fittings / cables differ
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16-02-2009 8:23 PM
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Re: PC is reluctant to start
16-02-2009 11:06 PM
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Another thing that can cause it is the power switch sticking in check thats ok.
Does anything work ie does the hd light come on, beep, cd light up, fan spin?
Re: PC is reluctant to start
23-02-2009 8:56 PM
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I fitted a new powersupply last friday, since then everything has been ok
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