Computer wont start up. Please help

So here is the deal, sounds weird but please bear with me.......

I dropped a cordless phone next to my computer (sitting on hardwood floors) and the computer shut itself down. Thought maybe I hit the power strip on/off/reset button. So I unplugged the CPU and plugged it directly into the wall. I saw that the LED on the MB was on, so I thought I was good. Hit the power button and the fans turned a couple of times then everything went dead. I did a power on/off on the PSU and hit the power button again, same thing, fans spin a little then completely dead. Doing this process, the LED on the MB remains on, so I have to think it has power. Not sure what has happened. Is it possible the phone fried my MB???

The board is an EVGA 680i SLI ver A1

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
Ripley

Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:23 pm Post subject:

that is what happened when my friend fried his mother board, but not with the whole dropping the phone and stuff.
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:31 am Post subject:

It would seem weird that it happened that way but try this first.

1. reset the power supply connection on the motherborad. Actually unplug it then snap it back into place.
2. Next reset the memroy chips, normally it would give you beeps, but try it anyway.
3. Lastly, look at the capictors on the motherboard. They should have flat tops. If they are rounded on the top or have "stuff" oozing out, you need to replace the motherboard. (yes, stuff and oozing are technical terms).

Here is a picture of what the capictors look like...

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MR GR1MM · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:01 pm Post subject:

Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 8:43 pm Post subject:

Reset the power cords, memory etc. Also removed all items powered except the MD and CPU fan. Still no dice. Next I removed the power supply and hook it up to one of my other computers and it started up.
So I have eliminated the PSU at the fault. I also checked the board over and no ooze coming from anything. So that leaves the CPU or the MB. My bet is the MB. Luckily the EVGA offers a lifetime replacement. I think I get stuck with a refurb board, but at least I don't have to shell out another $250 bucks.

Let the RMA process begin.
Thanks for the help
Ripley

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:48 am Post subject:

Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject:

EVGA is standing by their board. They will issue a new board, not as I first thought a refurb board. The whole RMA process with take about a week or so. So no COD@ TDM for me Sad

See you all in about 10 days.

ripley

Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:32 pm Post subject:

I know its late, but have you tried shorting out the CMOS? No joke, this has worked for me many times.
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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:43 am Post subject:

listen, jackass, we don't care about what you do on your PC late at night.

... shorting out.... sounds like SOMEONE needs Cialis.
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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:59 pm Post subject:

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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 4:22 am Post subject:

oooo i thought he was talking to the guy that started the post
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 6:41 pm Post subject:

nah... MOS opened himself up on that one... it just wouldn't be right to let it slide.
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:20 pm Post subject:

Hahaha, its all good. I love to hear a dis.
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