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I've been trying to repair a friends computer. It's been a trial and error process. Starting with the least expensive fixes.
The original problem is that the system would not power up. The PSU fan would sometimes spin, but no other signs of life on the computer. None of the fans connected to the motherboard would spin. No sign of the hard drive spinning up.
Replaced PSU. Also bought a PSU tester. Both units were working.
Still nothing was working.
Replaced motherboard. All of the attachments are now working. However, there is no image on the computer monitor.
Reset BIOS. Same result.
Attached a video card. Still no image.
I'm beginning to suspect that whatever took out the motherboard also took out the CPU.
Is there a cost effective way of testing a CPU?
Details:
- AAHD2-HY (Holly) Motherboard
- AMD E2 3200 Processor
1Could you try removing all memory DIMM's and booting up to see if you get a display (even through it wont boot).. Also do you have a PC speaker plugged in to the motherboard as you should expect 'beeps' to advise on what component is failing upon power up... – CharlesH – 2014-09-22T14:38:17.107
1If you have tried two motherboards and the system will still not POST, then its the CPU, POST is how you determine the CPU is working. – Ramhound – 2014-09-22T15:01:01.427