Computer Won't Boot...odd scenario...please help!

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  1. jimbo02816

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    Hey community,

    Just 20 minutes ago I was going to be reformatting my computer, and I had to install a program called MagicJellyBean so I could retrieve my Windows XP Cd-Key. So I brought it over on a portable harddrive, and while the computer was on the desktop, I plugged the portable harddrive into a wall socket. (A totally separate connection than where my computer power supply was plugged in. Harddrive in wall, computer plugged into surge protector on a totally different wall socket).

    As soon as I plugged in the portable harddrive, I see a spark from the wall socket and my computer immediately shuts down...im like...:bang::bang:

    So I press the button to turn my computer back on and two of my fans are completely turned off and take 30 seconds after pressing the power button for them to come on. I also noticed that my computer was not as noisy. I am guessing that my power supply is to blame.

    Apart from the fans not coming on and my computer being quiet, it won't boot. It won't even get to POST...which worries me.


    If the problem is just the power supply, it is fine because I have the money to replace that. But if it is something MAJOR like my new Athlon 64x2 6400+ Black Edition processor, I will be very angry and will rage hysterically.


    Please help me!
    -Brandon
     
  2. |WOY|Shotty1993

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    u have any spare psu to test?? fell sorry :bang::biggun:
     
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    Well the only one that I have is a very old one that died...which is the reason I had to buy the Antec Earthwatts. So, in short, no I don't have another PSU to test.
     
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    Sounds like you overloaded the circuit breaker or fuse to your room. It shouldn't have sparked like that though. Have you checked that you surge protector isn't tripped and in fault mode still?
     

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    LOL 2 shadows at one place :)
     
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    i don't get it?
     
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    How do I check if it is tripped or in fault mode? All I see on my surge protector is a red reset button.
     
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    Yes push the reset button. If it's tripped on fault you'll usually hear a click.
     
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    I believe I did hear a click...but after resetting my surge protector, the same problem remains....the computer won't boot and the fans are messed up.
     
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    Man, I don't what to suggest besides trying a different psu. I don't have any spares right now besides old 20 pin atx connector or I'd let you borrow one.
     

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    try bopting up the computer with no ram inserted and see if you hear any beeps, in theory you should if your motherboard is still alive
     
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    Motherboard is fine =) Thanks for the suggestion :nerd:
     
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    :) :d
     
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    off topic: ha got you beat shadow_419 since 2000 j/k. I'm fairly new to this forum, but I've been using this name for a while.
     

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