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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: jinlai68 on August 30, 2006, 04:36:56 PM

Title: Emachines won't power up
Post by: jinlai68 on August 30, 2006, 04:36:56 PM

I recently received an Emachines T2895 that won't power up. I replaced the power supply(tested the old and it was dead) with one that is tested and works. The computer still won't turn on, not even the fans run with the new power supply. The power switch on the back of the power supply is on. I pulled the 20 pin connector off the Mobo and plugged in the power supply. The CPU fan does run that way. Is the mobo fried or is there something else I'm missing. Maybe the power switch in the front?

Title: Re: Emachines won't power up
Post by: GX1_Man on August 30, 2006, 05:14:08 PM

If it had a damaged PSU, the motherboard could have died at the same time. What is the full history on this poor machine?

Title: Re: Emachines won't power up
Post by: Maksim on August 30, 2006, 05:18:22 PM

4 WORDS "YOUR MOBO IS FRIED" If it still has warrenty then retuirn and get a new one..
Ihave one question when you power up the computer.. do you hear the harddrives starting up.. i mean do you hear any noise? if you dont then try taking you the SATA or the IDE cable from the Hard Drives and turn it on.. and see if you can hear the hard drives now. if you do then that means that the mobo is fried so the solution would be is to replace the motherboard..

Title: Re: Emachines won't power up
Post by: GX1_Man on August 30, 2006, 07:21:27 PM

What? This is getting to be just gibberish Maksim.  ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Emachines won't power up
Post by: ale52 on August 30, 2006, 08:17:06 PM

I can't tell you how many times I've replaced a power supply (under extended warranty) just to have to go back and replace the motherboard, just to have to go back and replace BOTH the power supply and motherboard.

I was out on a call today. Guess what I replaced? :o  You got it... power supply and motherboard.

Replace them both, or better yet, replace the E-machine altogether.

Alan <><  :D

Title: Re: Emachines won't power up
Post by: Fed on August 31, 2006, 12:35:27 AM

Maksim
Merlin
Sorta scary eh :o

Title: Re: Emachines won't power up
Post by: jinlai68 on August 31, 2006, 03:51:03 PM

Looks like the Motherboard is dead. Anyone know where to get a compatible motherboard? What type would I be looking for?

Title: Re: Emachines won't power up
Post by: honvetops on August 31, 2006, 04:08:06 PM

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I can't tell you how many times I've replaced a power supply (under extended warranty) just to have to go back and replace the motherboard, just to have to go back and replace BOTH the power supply and motherboard.

I was out on a call today. Guess what I replaced? :o  You got it... power supply and motherboard.

Replace them both, or better yet, replace the E-machine altogether.

Alan <><  :D

Don't knock Emachines!!!  since the gateway takeover, they make a darn ,darn good value  PC*  I love mine  T3422 and the components inside are better than the Dell B10      its a decent low-end  basic computer by far*

Title: Re: Emachines won't power up
Post by: ale52 on September 01, 2006, 02:52:18 PM

"Don't knock Emachines!!! "

Take no offense.  I'm saying that the majority of calls on Emachines I run are motherboard & power supply replacements.  I just see a lot of problems with them, that's all.

If you're happy with them, great!  I'm glad for you.

Alan <><  :D

Title: Re: Emachines won't power up
Post by: honvetops on September 01, 2006, 07:42:11 PM

they are known for crappy  psu's no doubt about it, the mobo's are a lot better in newer models if you like  MSI. Mine seems ok so far, I replaced the psu this week though. I know they are kinda junkie but my fingers are crossed! The cases look nice  lol :P