Turn your computer on if the power button is not responding

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This article highlights how you can turn on a computer when the power button is not responding.

One of the most dreadful ways to start a morning is pressing the power button on your computer and nothing happens. When your computer won't start, there is a chance that the computer is not receiving power.

If you push the power button and nothing happens, start with a check list, to rule out something really simple.

Check List

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   Don't panic

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   Most people get into panic mode when they realize their computer won't start. People get frustrated because they cannot access their files. One of the reasons why a computer won't start is the failure of a piece of hardware. In most cases, it's usually not the hard drive that stores all files.

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   Check the power

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   Before start the troubleshooting process, make sure that:

    

   1. Every power button and switch on your computer is turned on. The power button can be found on the front of your computer or at the back.
   2. Also check the power switch on the UPS, surge protector or the power strip.
   3. Make sure there isn't a problem with the actual outlet by unplugging the computer, and trying plug something else in, and make sure it works. Don't forget to plug the computer back in after this test.
   4. Make sure that the power voltage switch has been set correctly: The input voltage of your power supply must match the correct setting for your country. It is possible that the two do not match; hence your computer won't turn on.
   5. Check for a disconnected power cable: It is possible that your computer won't turn on because it is unplugged or there's a loose power cable. It is important to verify this.

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Ideas and Solutions

If all these things have been checked out, you need to look for other causes and solutions.

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   Consider replacing the power cable

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   It's common for that a computer's power cable might be faulty. The computer power cable refers to the cable that runs from the power source to the back of the computer.

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   Perform a lamp test

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   Perform this test to verify that the power is being supplied from the wall. Your computer cannot turn on if the power source is not working. It is, therefore, important to ascertain that the power source is working properly.

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   Test your power supply

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   Test your power supply to see if it is working. It's common for the supply unit to be faulty. If this is the case, it needs to be replaced. Replace the power supply unit when it fails this test.

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   Test your computer's power button

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   This is not a very common failure, but since your computer won't start, it may be that your computer's power button is damaged. Replace your computer's power button when it fails the test.

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   Replace your motherboard

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   If you have ascertained that your button, power supply, and your wall power are working, it is likely that one of the components of your motherboard is not working. You should consider replacing your motherboard, but you should probably have this ascertained by a professional.

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• Check that your computer button is working.
• Check that your wall power is working.
• Check that your power supply unit is working.

How to check if the Power button is working correctly?

A computer may not turn on for various reasons such as:

• Power source is not working.
• There are some problems with the power cable.
• The connection of the Power button to the power source is damaged.
• There is a short circuit somewhere inside the computer.

In order to check if the Power button is working correctly, you can do these:

• Remove the battery in your Laptop.
• Plug in the computer. There has to be a light indicator somewhere stating that the computer is plugged in. If this is working, it means your computer is able to get enough power from the power source and that the power cable is also working.
• Press the Power button and see if your computer turns on. If not and the plug indicator is on, it means that your Power button is the thing that isn't working correctly. You may need to open up your computer to check if the connection inside is well, connected or not. The problem with the connection is one of the most common reasons why a Power button isn't working correctly. Oftentimes, especially in the case of laptops, it's because the Power button is located near the hinge and it breaks apart after a while.

The main problem with my computer.

When I press the power button my CPU doesn't work and I can't see the lights on my fan. So what I did is disconnect all the cables from my computer and opened it up. I tested my power supply by pulling out the ATX connector - the largest connector, then I inserted paperclip into the ATX connector -the green wire and the black wire. Then I tested it. My power supply runs. Then I reconnect my ATX connector into my motherboard and when I turned it on, nothing happened. I guess it would be my motherboard, power supply, or the power button. That is all.

It might be:

• A faulty motherboard 20+4 connector (remember to insert all of the pins (either 20 or 24) into the motherboard).
• A faulty CPU connector or wrongly inserted CPU 4-pin connector. Make sure you have plugged it in correctly, not upside-down, as it is possible.
• Bent pins under the CPU in the socket. Shine a bright light to see if the shadows are even. If the pins are bent or not completely straight - straighten them.
• Too much power drainage. Your PSU must supply enough power to your components. For example, a weak 300 W PSU will not run a system with LGA 2011-3, i7, and Ge-Force Titan X in SLI;
• A faulty CPU.
• A faulty motherboard.

To exclude any faulty parts, use them in other systems or use other parts in your system to test them. For example, use a PSU on another working system.

My desktop takes 20 minutes to start but if I do a restart it restarts immediately.

If I shut down my computer and then start it again I get a black screen after that I have to remove the power cable from the tower and plug it back in to get my home screen and that too after 7 minutes approx. I have tried: Don't have a clue. I think it was caused by: I don't know

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How do I test my Mac Book Pro's Power Button?

Computer Power will not turn on when I hit the power button.. When I unplug the battery from the logic board and plug back in. it will sometime work(?). It says to test the power button but does not explain how to test it.

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PC switched off while playing a game and will not turn on again. I have replaced the PSU, no effect. There is an LED lit on the motherboard?

Is there a trip switch on the motherboard I need to press?

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MY COMPUTER POWER BUTTON IN BROKENBUTTON IS ALWAYS?

BUTTON IS RECESED IN SLOT SPRING Won't RELEASE BUTTOM. DOES NOT TELL YOU WHAT TO DO WHEN POWER BUTTO Won't RESPOND

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Power Button doesn't do anything - how do I fix it?

Computer works fine, but over the past four days it took several attempts to get the power button to work. Thought putting it to sleep instead of shutting it down would work but hitting the space bar or the mouse isn't waking it up.

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That won't turn on when I press the on button? s ee the details below?

Can not turn on computer using the on switch ---sometimes. after tring several time then letting computer sit it MAY turn on or I may have to wait a day. Battery is starting to go bad but is still at at least 3/4 capability (by Geek Squad test). . The on button is NOT as far outside the case as it was. has little or no resistance when pushed.. . Have had intemitent trouble the last several weeks but is is getting worse.. Any suggestions? Any way to start the computer without using the start button?. . Computer started at 8 this AM was shut down about 10 then would not start for the next 8 hours or so. tried for an hour. let it set for an hour tried again etc. till about the 9th or 10th try. came on with at least 3/4 battery charge (shown by the "Meter" on the screen) am using it now to send this. . That is it what can you help me with??????. . computer is a Dell Inspiron 15 5000 series and is about 3 years old. I see nothing about this issue This is not working and Ge. need help or suggestions on how to procced.

Google has placed an ad over the right side of the place to write and I can not get it to go a way so have nthing else to tell you. I have tried: Just tried to turn on hundreds of times and find it works very occasionally. How ever it often does not work. I think it was caused by: Have no idea unless the on switch is broken.

There is nothing more I can tell you>

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