ded PS ????

[skywalker[TSG]]

hmmm hmm when i turn the power on nothing happens the PS fan dont spin the HD and CD does not work

could this be the sign of a dead PS or is it something else ???

[Susan]

Sounds like it. You have another to swap?

[skywalker[TSG]]

nope too bad because i dont have any money either

it couldent be that some cable is not connected to the mobo ??

[Susan]

AT or ATX?

If this is not a new install, then it doesn't sound good.

I've seen bad switches, but it's uncommon.

[skywalker[TSG]]

AT and its about 11months old
it seems wierd that it would just die

[Susan]

It can just die. There are two things to rule out a bad PS or switch. The easier of the two is replacing the PS.

[skywalker[TSG]]

ok i guess i have to change the PS too bad

thanks susan for your help in this matter

[Jin Vitas]

Oh Susan also if you have an inverted IDE cable.. it will also cause system to not power on.

skywalker.. what did you need when you ICQ'd me

[Roy]

Just a note while we're on this general topic.

ATX supplies do not take well to insults. I've had them apparently dead, but after a night's sleep, they're fine.

[skywalker[TSG]]

well ive gotten a new PS now it was dead but the warraby was valid for it

jin vitas what do u mean ?????

[Susan]

I believe what he meant was having your cable to and from the IDE and HD inverted (upsidedown).

Check and make sure the red stripe on your cable is closest to the power lead at your HD and CD end. Also...

The cable connector to the MB must also be facing the correct way. Usually toward the ISA slots and LED power leads, but not always. Check your MB manual for the correct direction.

Did you change anything prior to having these problems?

Any lights come on?



[This message has been edited by Susan (edited 07-13-99).]

[skywalker[TSG]]

susan did u read my last post the PS was dead and i got a new one and all is working fine now

[Susan]

Sorry, I didn't read your words right. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/redface.gif
Glad all is well.

[Jin Vitas]

The Playstation is not dead.. Sony is just about to lower the Price on the PS

I meant you ICQ'd me with strange messages..Like something was bothering you..

[Chiles4]

Check this out - I had the exact same symptoms you're describing in a machine I was working on - totally dead. After several minutes of severe panic (it was working when I started the job), I noticed that one the leads in one of the molex power connectors (hard drive type) was loose and sticking out the back of the connector slightly. I stuck it back in and the whole machine came back to life!

[skywalker[TSG]]

ehhh playstation ??