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hp wont turn on
« on: July 25, 2009, 10:40:05 AM »
So I got a free hp pavilion a445c, and it didnt turn on.  So I tried an old psu I had a laying around, and it turned on then off one time, then wouldnt turn on again.  I also tried an antec psu, and it did the same thing.  Any ideas?
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amd athlon 3000+
512mb ram
160gb hdd
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Re: hp wont turn on
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2009, 11:56:29 AM »
If the power supply is good? I would say the board is N/G
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Re: hp wont turn on
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2009, 11:59:15 AM »
I was thinking the same thing.  O well, I did need a hdd for that other computer I got...
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Re: hp wont turn on
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2009, 11:59:55 AM »
Try reseating all of the components and cables, re-apply thermal paste.

If none of that works then I'm inclined to agree with xavier.

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Re: hp wont turn on
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2009, 12:22:09 PM »
ZOMMMGGG!!!!!
I went to go and take the front off to get the dvd drives and it works now!!!!!!!!! I think the button was a little sticky and it didnt wanna turn on because of it.  Now im genna move it to a new case that  I got for $1
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    Re: hp wont turn on
    « Reply #5 on: July 25, 2009, 02:54:53 PM »
    Good going.....Here's the manual...

    http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/bph08796.pdf
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    Re: hp wont turn on
    « Reply #6 on: July 25, 2009, 02:57:57 PM »
    The hard drive in it is dead, so as soon as I get a new one, my old one is going into this computer
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      « Reply #7 on: July 25, 2009, 03:01:15 PM »
      Quote from: computeruler on July 25, 2009, 02:57:57 PM
      The hard drive in it is dead,


      My condolences... :'(

      ....but did you check the ribbon cable? or are you certain of the HD
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      Re: hp wont turn on
      « Reply #8 on: July 25, 2009, 03:08:12 PM »
      Ya I checked it.  Almost %100 certain its dead.  I could try another ide cable though...
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      Re: hp wont turn on
      « Reply #9 on: July 25, 2009, 03:24:25 PM »
      Ok, while trying to get the motherboard out, I noticed this weird thing were the screw would normally go, right at the top right part of the motherboard.  Its like they didnt want me to take it out!
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      Re: hp wont turn on
      « Reply #10 on: July 25, 2009, 06:21:04 PM »
      They probably just put loc-tite on it.  A lot of places used to use that to verify nothings been done to void the warranty.
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      Re: hp wont turn on
      « Reply #11 on: July 25, 2009, 06:21:28 PM »
      How do I get it out?
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