PC on/off button not doing anything (sometimes)...

[the_slayer]

Hi,

I have just setup the Antec900 and it seems to run fine. However occasinally i have had the issue where it doesnt respond to me pressing the power button? and i need to press it a few times to get it to turn on...

seems to be more successful if i hold it down for a bit longer... as apposed to a quick press

UPDATE*** (emailed antec support)

contacted antec support and they suggested that it could be the PSU and to try another one... i dont see how the PSU would have started playing up within 1 week of having my perfectly fine system in the antec case...?

i also would have thought that if it were issues with the PSU then i would be seeing weird things while the PC is running...?

 

[BG-0]

First, check that your wiring from the front of the case to the motherboard is firmly in place. (Meaning the pwr switch wire of course, duh)

 

[the_slayer]

already checked that... pulled them out and reseated them... i am using the asus q-connect block... but as mentioned i was using this in my last system and had no problems with it and starting.

 

[managed]

Try using the restart switch as the power switch by swapping the leads over at the Mboard, this should show if the problem is with the actual power switch.

 

[nate93]

it could be the wiring, your outlet, your psu, or maybe mobo. your wireing could be faulty, same wiht oyur outlet or psu or your mobo lol. also, you may be running to many external items, like speakers, mikes, and all usb/firewire/esata drives which is taking up alot of power

 

[the_slayer]

i dont see any issues with my wiring... only difference between this system and my last is a few more fans... i have piggybacked a couple of fans... my PSU - http://www.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?act=detail&id=2685

i will try swapping switches.

 

[win2kpro]

The power on switch is a normally open switch that in most instances either works or it doesn't work. It is so simple there are seldom any problems with normally open switches.

Check all the connections on the main power and +12v connectors for a loose pin or a pin that shows signs of arcing especially the pin where the green wire in the harness connects.

If you have a molex pin extractor, extract the green wire and check the crimp on the pin.

 

[the_slayer]

i just switched the power and reset... so far it has started on the first press... the reset button seems alot more solid whereas the power button on my case seems jiggly...

i wanted to see if i get the same issue now when pressing the (old) power button to try and do a reset... how can i do a few resets without stuffing up anything on my pc?