m2-atx, not working?

dLockers · 06-22-2008, 12:33 PM

got 12v power, enough amps etc, 12v remote line and a ground

it worked perfectly, but ive had the pc out-of-action for a while so it hasn't been used. tried it today and it won't work - all the connections are fine and the PSU itself looks A1 condition. the pc just doesn't start up, no noises, no smells, no nothing.

how can I test the PSU to eliminate this? or is this a common problem?

i'm confused with what to do as i started building this computer LAST year (almost 2 years ago now) and i'm finally at a stage to put it in

edit: I cannot bridge the power connection on the pc itself either

FusionFanatic · 06-22-2008, 08:17 PM

the first thing(s) you should do is double-check your power/remote/ground wires and fuses...

1. fuses: the M2-ATX has an on-board fuse and you should have a fuse at the source of your power and remote wires as well.

2. power/remote: use a multimeter to verify that there is ~12v on the power and remote PSU terminals.

3. ground: make sure you have a good, clean ground. factory bolts are often bad ground points due to panel paint and bolt coatings. make sure the ground ring contacts a clean, unpainted, uncoated metal chassis/floor panel.

good luck

dLockers · 06-23-2008, 04:20 AM

1. fuses - all are okay, i have 2 40amps on the live wire
2. power/remte - all 12v and making a circuit (I get 12v on the ground to power)
3. ground is fine (varified)

dLockers · 06-23-2008, 05:06 AM

I think I found the problem, underneath there is a copper wire, tiny little thing, less than a mill thick and its deattached from what looks like 3/4" solder spot away.

Wish me luck, I have no idea how i'm going to repair this