But it says on the mobo manual to make sure u put positive in one area and neg into another
did you use these
[IMG]http://yumyumbublegum.mine.nu/pics/standoffs.jpg[/IMG]
yes why
didn't look like you did in the picture
you put the normal screws inside of those gold ones
you put the standoffs(gold screws) underneath the motherboard then screw the motherboard into the standoffs with normal screws
[editline]11:41PM[/editline]
if you didn't do that you could have fried your motherboard
uH OH
Well I haven't had any static anywhere near my case yet. First time I tried to turn it on it didn't do anything at all, so I don't think the mobo got fried
[editline]11:45PM[/editline]
Is there anyway to troubleshoot this without having to use another PC? considering I'm on a laptop
Power button cables are plugged into mobo, yah?
Yeah
the problem is he didn't use the standoffs correctly
-snip- w/e
[editline]11:50PM[/editline]
[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;22223339]the problem is he didn't use the standoffs correctly[/QUOTE]
ye probably
Oh no, that's not good.
What are you talking about? He said he used them.
You put the standoffs in the case and then the motherboard on top, followed by the screws. I talked to him about it.
from his post it sounds like he just screwed the screw into the standoff then screwed the standoff+screw into the mobo
Yeah I fucked the standoffs up. Newegg is still willing to issue me an RMA though so it's good.
Good ol' Newegg.
Nice!
[QUOTE=Perfumly;22223542]Yeah I fucked the standoffs up. Newegg is still willing to issue me an RMA though so it's good.[/QUOTE]
I forgot the standoffs once, i was holding the case as i turned the pc on, i got some shock.
[QUOTE=Perfumly;22223542]Yeah I fucked the standoffs up. Newegg is still willing to issue me an RMA though so it's good.[/QUOTE]
have you tried to boot the computer with the standoffs in correctly?
[QUOTE=Yumyumbublegum;22223704]have you tried to boot the computer with the standoffs in correctly?[/QUOTE]
No would that really make a difference at this point though
yes try
I'll give it a shot tonight. The RMA is already issued so if it works now I guess I'll just cancel the RMA
[editline]12:19AM[/editline]
Every time I turned it on without the standoffs in correctly however, I had my hand on the case and never received a shock. Good sign?
[editline]12:22AM[/editline]
How do I get these screws out of the standoffs :|
As a final check of those components, I recommend before you send it off to lay the motherboard out on the static bag it came in outside of the case. Only have the Processor/Processor Fan, 1 Memory Module, and the 24 + 8 pin connectors plugged into the mobo. Using a flathead screwdriver, complete the circuit where your case power button pins would normally be at.
Touch the two pins that say pwr_on together at the tips with the above components plugged in and you should atleast get it to turn on.
[img]http://img.hexus.net/v2/motherboards/amd/EPoX/8KDA3+/Pins.jpg[/img]
If you are still having issues, try switching out the memory stick and try once more. If you are still having issues, it is either the motherboard or the power supply.
EDIT: Also to remove the screws from the stand offs, use needle nose plyers and grip the golden standoff. With that held, use a screwdriver and un twist the screw while twisting the standoff in opposite directions. That should free them.
[QUOTE=Norfair12;22223873]As a final check of those components, I recommend before you send it off to lay the motherboard out on the static bag it came in outside of the case. Only have the Processor/Processor Fan, 1 Memory Module, and the 24 + 8 pin connectors plugged into the mobo. Using a flathead screwdriver, complete the circuit where your case power button pins would normally be at.
Touch the two pins that say pwr_on together at the tips with the above components plugged in and you should atleast get it to turn on.
[img]http://img.hexus.net/v2/motherboards/amd/EPoX/8KDA3+/Pins.jpg[/img]
If you are still having issues, try switching out the memory stick and try once more. If you are still having issues, it is either the motherboard or the power supply.
EDIT: Also to remove the screws from the stand offs, use needle nose plyers and grip the golden standoff. With that held, use a screwdriver and un twist the screw while twisting the standoff in opposite directions. That should free them.[/QUOTE]
I'll try this method before re assembling the whole thing, will be able to test in a couple hours
[editline]12:48AM[/editline]
Was able to try that before leaving my house. Mobo didn't turn on so ill send it back
[QUOTE=Perfumly;22223261]uH OH
Well I haven't had any static anywhere near my case yet. First time I tried to turn it on it didn't do anything at all, so I don't think the mobo got fried
[editline]11:45PM[/editline]
Is there anyway to troubleshoot this without having to use another PC? considering I'm on a laptop[/QUOTE]
It's not about static, it's about shorting the mobo because it's touching the case. You must use standoffs. If you don't, you might end up with a fried board.
If you didn't then I suggest you go ahead and install them now. If the PC turns on then good, if not, you can buy a new mobo or be dishonest with the RMA department.
[editline]04:05AM[/editline]
rate me late
Oh shit bitch I just redid the test with the static bag and the PSU and mobo both work. I am so lucky
Posting from new PC
Congratulations.
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