Transferring parts from PC to new case, now PC won't turn on, please help!
Posted by saltydoesreddit@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 13 comments
A younger relative of mine got a new case + fans for their birthday, and over the last couple days they've been trying to assemble the parts from the old PC to a new case. Then just today, they basically threw up their arms and are uncertain of what to do because after all this, their PC won't turn on period, and I spent the last few hours trying to figure it out, but I don't got much to work with.
Things I tried:
- Reseating RAM.
- Taking CPU out and screwing back in.
- Unplugging various wires and replugging them back in.
- Flip PSU switch on back and press power button on front
And so far, nothing has made the PC properly boot-up. I'm relatively green with PC assembly, so I implore you to be at least somewhat patient with me in case I say/ask something stupid.
BigFatCoder@reddit
Take out all RAMs, clean the slot, clean the contacts of RAM sticks (with alcohol+wipe / eraser). Put one stick to #2 slot and try to boot again. If not working try with #4 slot. If not working try another stick to #2 and then #4. If one stick working at #2 then add 2nd stick to #4.
Important : Before you remove/install RAM, turn off your Power Supply or unplug to make sure no power on board.
saltydoesreddit@reddit (OP)
One of the first things I tried and no luck
BigFatCoder@reddit
I hope they did not reseat CPU during chassis migration.
Remove GPU, NVMe (if Any) and unplug SSD/HDD. Remove any PICe cards in slot.
Leave only CPU and RAM and unplug PSU to everything else except Power to motherboard.
Try again to get POST beep, I hope your motherboard has buzzer.
saltydoesreddit@reddit (OP)
They took out the CPU upon noticing a few bent pins and tried to straighten them out.
I've contemplated either getting that buzzer or bringing the parts/case to a repair shop. Because after taking it all apart and putting it back together, there's still no reaction.
BigFatCoder@reddit
Unless you are swapping motherboard, CPU should never be removed from socket ever.
saltydoesreddit@reddit (OP)
So it's really done for just because the CPU was removed temporarily?
Because from what I know, it was behaving like this (not booting up whatsoever) after the chassis migration. I forgot to add that they didn't tamper with the CPU until after this situation began. At least, from what I know they didn't tamper with the CPU until technical issues arose.
BigFatCoder@reddit
CPU socket is the single most delicate item in the whole PC and riskiest part of installation. And there is no reason to have bent pins unless somebody reseat it unnecessarily without knowing how to do it properly.
I don't know why it didn't boot before but after bent pins, that's the reason now.
Interesting-Duck1981@reddit
Disassemble it and reassemble it carefully
saltydoesreddit@reddit (OP)
Sadly, not any closer to an answer. The only reaction I've gotten is still the PSU switching on with the orange light on mobo which signifies there is at least a connection between the PSU and mobo.
9okm@reddit
I would take everything out of the case and test it splayed out on a table.
saltydoesreddit@reddit (OP)
Just tried that, and I still can't tell what the issue is. I tried to make sure everything was plugged in, I even removed the cmos and tried to activate the BIOS flashback, yet I've had no discernible reaction getting it to POST.
ImStillExcited@reddit
Do you have standoffs (risers) for the screws, connecting your motherboard to your case? Make sure you’re not shorting out the board.
nerdthatlift@reddit
If PSU runs with jumping, it could be motherboard. You can jump the motherboard as well to rule that out and then it could be the power switch