Computer not powering up after hauling from point A to B

[ief014]

This morning my computer was working fine. After packing up this afternoon and bringing it from A to B and setting it up again, it doesn't power up. I first thought, "Oh, a cable probably became loose from moving it." Not the case, all cables and components are secured in place.

I've tried checking for loose cables and components,clearing CMOS, and removing the CMOS battery. The motherboard also doesn't seem to have any busted capacitors.

I don't think it's my PSU, since I bought it just last month (And that my computer was functioning fine only a few hours ago before hauling,) but I do want to open it up just to make sure. But before I do that, I want to grab any other advice before ripping apart my computer.

Any ideas?

[Keegs]

The socket you're plugging it into is working right? :v:

You didn't forget to turn your PSU switch back to on? (If it has one)

Consider trying another Power Cable.

[ief014]

[QUOTE=Keegs;36295780]The socket you're plugging it into is working right? :v:

You didn't forget to turn your PSU switch back to on? (If it has one)

Consider trying another Power Cable.[/QUOTE]

1. Yes, plugged into a surge-protected power bar.
2. It's on of course!
3. Tried it before, no dice.

[Sharkcheater]

no lights on the MB?

[ief014]

[QUOTE=Sharkcheater;36297313]no lights on the MB?[/QUOTE]

There is a CMOS light that's always on when supplied with power from the PSU.

What happens really, is when I first start the computer, I can see the CPU fan barely move for a fraction of a second before it turns off again. There is also a small LED that turns on when the computer is on, but it's the same thing with the CPU fan -- it just turns off almost instantly. I'm not quite sure what is happening.

[Digimutant]

[SUP]Bad CMOS, reset it and try booting. If not then replace it with a new CMOS battery.
[/SUP]EDIT: Why was my phone only displaying half of the page? Jesus I hate the browser on there. Sorry.

[MIPS]

Either you previously left a loose screw somewhere in the case or during the move something metallic got into the case. I put money on something is crowbarring the PSU by means of a short.
Easiest thing to do is unplug everything. If you really want, pull out the PSU and motherboard and give them a shake.

[Darkimmortal]

[QUOTE=ief014;36297749]There is a CMOS light that's always on when supplied with power from the PSU.

What happens really, is when I first start the computer, I can see the CPU fan barely move for a fraction of a second before it turns off again. There is also a small LED that turns on when the computer is on, but it's the same thing with the CPU fan -- it just turns off almost instantly. I'm not quite sure what is happening.[/QUOTE]

Cpu fan twitching means mobo is shorted.

[tratzzz]

Point B is haunted, go get an exorcist.

[Fate]

Means CPU power problem often.
First thing to do is reset CMOS and retry.
Secondly, check CPU power cable is connected.
Then it's more seriously and could be a motherboard source or a PSU problem.

[ief014]

And it magically works again!

I took everything out, dusted everything to shit, plugged everything back in and now it's working.
I can only suspect something was shorting out my motherboard or there was a loose cable I overlooked.

Thanks guys for the support.

[Remscar]

Might of been your RAM. One time i had to reseat mine after carrying my computer to my other house.