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Question

PC turn on problem

Oct 5, 2016 6:11AM PDT

When i try to start my PC, only the LED light up when i press the power button, but nothing inside seems to be working, and nothing shows on screen. All the cables are pluged in, this just came out of nowhere, i would really appreciate i you could help me, thanks

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Clarification Request
Given only this
Oct 5, 2016 10:14AM PDT

No make, model, age, story but what you gave.

Sadly it means your PC needs repair. As details are so slim I can't offer much other than ask for more and for you to reveal how many PCs you've fixed and if you know what a CMOS battery is without a google.

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Answer
Solution for PC turn on problem
Oct 7, 2016 3:53AM PDT

Hi Analusername,

I had done research for you and found http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/313621-30-computer-turn-lights-blink-once

I think that this person has the same problem as you are facing now and also got the best solution as marked in the forum. You can also go through it; I hope this will help you out from your problem. I think that this person has the same problem as you are facing now and also got a best solution as marked in the forum. You can also go through it; I hope this will help you out from your problem.

Thanks and Good Luck!!!

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Re: best solution
Oct 7, 2016 4:05AM PDT

In the link you gave the solution was to reseat the CPU in the motherboard after straightening a pin of the CPU. That's not something I would do myself. So Proffitt's advice to have it repaired seems spot on, even it this (quite unlikely) issue is the cause.

Post was last edited on October 7, 2016 7:53 AM PDT