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Computer does not start.

Dec 16, 2011 3:53AM PST

I bought a new power switch, it worked for about a week then it quit. The power source is working. I have tried 3 different power switches, still cannot start computer. I have windows 7 OS, on a Dell PC.

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Power issue
Dec 17, 2011 12:26AM PST

More info is needed. By POWER SWITCH what do you mean, PSU? What are/were the symptoms? Computer type, OS etc. might help.

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Cannot power on my computer
Dec 17, 2011 5:43AM PST

The power switch that turns the computer on. Start button?? Symptoms are: Computer will not turn on at all .I tested the power sorce and that is good. I bought a new swirch, worked for awhile then it too failed. I have a Dell PC, with Windows 7. It is a year and a half old.
Thanks again,
Robert

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Cannot power on my computer.
Dec 17, 2011 7:25AM PST

Do not know what a PSU is. I am talking about the on and off button. What is is called, thought it was the power switch?Symptoms are: Computer will not turn on at all .I tested the power sorce and that is good. I bought a new swirch, worked for awhile then it too failed. I have a Dell PC, with Windows 7. It is a year and a half old.
Thanks again,
Robert