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21-Jul-2008, 05:23 PM #1
need help
hey so my computer is not starting, everything else thats not connected to the computer can be turned on, but my desktop just is not starting
i dont have a spare power cord, power supply, motherboard, what should i do!?!?!

any helpful tips is appreciated thx

ps: plz explain stuff 2 me im dumb in computer stuff
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21-Jul-2008, 05:53 PM #2
make sure the cord is firmly in the power supply and if the power supply has a switch it is set to on. This is all visable from the back of the computer

Sounds like your power supply blew. Any bad smells coming from the computer?
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21-Jul-2008, 05:57 PM #3
um i did everything u said.. and still nothing, i smell somin bad from the fan area

btw im upgrading my cpu, any1 got any advice on what i should get
Asrock 939Dual-SATA2 939 pin
im thinkin about upgrading it to this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103037
from my athlon 3000+ 1.8ghz
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