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Power issue perhaps?

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  • DatabaseError
    DatabaseError Posts: 4,161 Forumite
    paperclip from the green wire of the big mobo block to any black one, if the PSU powers up (fan spinning) then it should be ok
    Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.
  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    I'm off to try and find a blimmin paper clip.
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  • DatabaseError
    DatabaseError Posts: 4,161 Forumite
    do not hold me (or this board) responsible if it all ends in (your) tears :)
    Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.
  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    You shall so feel my wrath if this ends up badly and I have frizzy hair!

    I have to find a paper clip first, electricity could be obsolete by the time that happens.
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  • robredz
    robredz Posts: 1,602 Forumite
    good luck hope it's ok
  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    I have some craft wire, I think its made out of soft steel. Reckon that would work?
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  • DatabaseError
    DatabaseError Posts: 4,161 Forumite
    What was that BANG??
    did anyone notice the lights flickering??

    :)
    Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.
  • DatabaseError
    DatabaseError Posts: 4,161 Forumite
    it has 2 choices. be aware the wire may heat up, and quickly, so only test for a second or 2, and be wary removing the wire
    Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.
  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    tonyhague wrote: »
    it has 2 choices. be aware the wire may heat up, and quickly, so only test for a second or 2, and be wary removing the wire

    I'm using pliers, with rubber handles for extra care :D

    Oooh I feel like a bomb defuser :T

    Back in 10.... Hopefully.
    Work like you don't need money,
    Love like you've never been hurt,
    And dance like no one's watching
    Save the cheerleader, save the world!
  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    We have a whirring from the fans people!!

    Now is that a good thing or a bad thing? :rotfl:

    That means its my motherboard doesn't it?
    Work like you don't need money,
    Love like you've never been hurt,
    And dance like no one's watching
    Save the cheerleader, save the world!
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