So, basically, I took apart one computer, put all its components and chords back in the same place with the same connections, broke a little part of the motherboard off (think it's a battery, looks like a tiny metal twinkie, and I didn't know it was broken at the time), plugged it into my wall and monitor, turned it on, and the monitor didn't come on, the keyboard NUM CAPS and SCROLL lock lights all flashed once, and the red light under my mouse came on, thats about it. So, black screen, flashy keyboard, working mouse. I noticed the broken part so I said 'hey, I have another computer I want to put back together', so I told one of my nicer computers that I had taken parts out of, and instead of using the parts from the premade computer I had used originally, I used the parts I had found from the older computer, and a new videocard. I did the same thing, and the exact same thing happened, exactly the same on both computers. I tried switching the monitor to see if that would work, and when I plugged my second monitor into my computer the green light that signaled it was on started blinking, but there was no picture (unlike the old monitor were the light stayed a tan color, only turning green for a moment when unplugged from my computer). I'm totally clueless as to what is going on. Any ideas?
There's your problemaltos144 wrote:
broke a little part of the motherboard off
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That was only the first one.
Second motherboard is totally fine.
Second motherboard is totally fine.
Did you upgrade this old computers PSU when you put in a new gfx card and other parts?
PSU upgrade?
No. I just used some PSU from some computer I found.
No. I just used some PSU from some computer I found.
Look maybe we could help you if you provided I dunno, system specs perhaphs?
"Some computer I found" isn't really likely to produce the answer from us.
"Some computer I found" isn't really likely to produce the answer from us.
Hahaha I figured as much, xD.
I know absolutely nothing about PSU's, sorry if I sound like a complete retard, but would you be looking for specs of the PSU + the computer I put it into specifically? Or just the motherboard of the computer I put it into? My ability to achieve the specs are limited sadly, which is why I ask.
I know absolutely nothing about PSU's, sorry if I sound like a complete retard, but would you be looking for specs of the PSU + the computer I put it into specifically? Or just the motherboard of the computer I put it into? My ability to achieve the specs are limited sadly, which is why I ask.
Ideally you'd give us all that info.
Right-o then, the motherboard is a K8N - NEO4 and the PSU that is running with it is a Enhance Electric co 300 watts PSU, if you need anything more specific please tell me what it is I need to get you, because I'll have to rummage to find it.
Also, bear with my lack of computer knowledge if you can, xD.
Also, bear with my lack of computer knowledge if you can, xD.
So you put a new video card into an old computer with a 300w PSU?
lol well there's your second problem.
Since we don't know this "new videocard" you've got, I'll just say that the 8800GTS draws about 120W so you will need a stronger PSU with the GFX card you do have now.
At least 450w most likely.
And we don't know much else about the system....
lol well there's your second problem.
Since we don't know this "new videocard" you've got, I'll just say that the 8800GTS draws about 120W so you will need a stronger PSU with the GFX card you do have now.
At least 450w most likely.
And we don't know much else about the system....
Reset the cmos yo
Sober enough to know what I'm doing, drunk enough to really enjoy doing it
I think he knocked out a capacitor...
Fo Sho! But he swapped mobos so... you know yo yo yoCybargs wrote:
I think he knocked out a capacitor...
Sober enough to know what I'm doing, drunk enough to really enjoy doing it
Didn't look like a capacitor, thats why I'm assuming its something else.
I have no idea what videocard it is haha, but I guess I'll try and get a stronger PSU then..
I have no idea what videocard it is haha, but I guess I'll try and get a stronger PSU then..
Maybe you got some chords mixed up.
Need:
PSU Specs
MOBO Specs
GFX Card Specs
PSU Specs
MOBO Specs
GFX Card Specs
nvrmind - Suggest you buy a Dell, its what I do.I have no idea what videocard it is haha
Fuck Israel
Lol funny you should mention that..
The compooter I broke was a dell, xD.
K8N - NEO4 and the PSU that is running with it is a Enhance Electric co 300 watts PSU
Motherboard and PSU thar.
I'll get the videocard specs in a bit
The compooter I broke was a dell, xD.
K8N - NEO4 and the PSU that is running with it is a Enhance Electric co 300 watts PSU
Motherboard and PSU thar.
I'll get the videocard specs in a bit
i call troll
Fayul. GTFO.jsnipy wrote:
i call troll
Don't.altos144 wrote:
Fayul. GTFO.jsnipy wrote:
i call troll
Had to be done.
No tolerance for arrogance.
No tolerance for arrogance.
Go over the motherboard and make sure all the metal twinkies and chords are in the right place.
You can use some super glue to get the other twinkie in as well.
You can use some super glue to get the other twinkie in as well.
So super glue wont affect it in any negative way?
And I have checked that all parts are plugged in, and it still refuses to function.
Might it be that my PSU is only 300v?
Even though it's worked before..
And I have checked that all parts are plugged in, and it still refuses to function.
Might it be that my PSU is only 300v?
Even though it's worked before..
Look at the GFX. There should be a label on it that tells you what it is.
Help us help you.
Help us help you.
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I was only joking.altos144 wrote:
So super glue wont affect it in any negative way?
And I have checked that all parts are plugged in, and it still refuses to function.
Might it be that my PSU is only 300v?
Even though it's worked before..
You'll need to re solder the capacitor back to the motherboard.