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ARK

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    Computer turns on for a second only and then loops.
    « on: October 08, 2012, 04:32:24 PM »
    Desktop PC (Compaq Presario S6000NX) turns on for a split second (lights, fans spin, etc.) but then shuts off right after, and then turns back on, shuts off, etc. in a continuous loop. Before this, the PC was working just fine, I take the case off and notice the Floppy Drive is not connected to the power supply (only the cable was connected to the motherboard, I was getting a Floppy Drive error during POST so I decided to have a look inside) so I connect the power cable and attempt to turn the PC back on and I get this looping problem. I disconnected the power from the drive but I'm still left with this problem.  :(

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    Re: Computer turns on for a second only and then loops.
    « Reply #1 on: October 08, 2012, 08:46:07 PM »
    Either your motherboard or power supply needs replacement. Try swapping out the power supply and see if that fixes it. Any local computer shop should be able to sell you a compatible one.
    Senior Technician at Call The Ninja Computer Repair
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    ARK

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      Re: Computer turns on for a second only and then loops.
      « Reply #2 on: October 10, 2012, 01:35:37 PM »
      Thanks for the reply. Yup turns out it was a problem with the power supply, PC works now :)

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      Re: Computer turns on for a second only and then loops.
      « Reply #3 on: October 11, 2012, 02:47:06 AM »
      Glad to hear you figured it out. Thanks for coming to Computer Hope!
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