No power to PC

[Rmonkey808]

Hi all,

After shutting down the PC with no problems last night, throwing the power switch on the PSU did not turn on the usual red lights I expect to see on the card reader. Sure enough, pressing the power button did nothing.

Monitor is plugged into the same surgemaster and is receiving power fine, although admittedly I havent checked the plug/fuse on the IEC going to the PC yet. What other culprits may there be if this doesn't work?

 

[PCS]

If the computer is completely dead, it could be the PSU. Check the power lead, fuse, switc is turned on, and try turning the PC on. If no success, give us a call.

 

[Rmonkey808]

Hi PCS,

Turns out the fuse had gone; changing that fixed the problem! Never had a PC fuse go on me before though.. so still a little concerned, I'll keep an eye on it.

 

[PCS]

Glad to know you're up and running again. Fuses do go, ensure it's a 5A and not 13A fuse you use. If the problem re-occurs let us know.