pc turns itself on and off

The_Safordian

Did you check the ram

bubbles0169

Is that done by running the memory test at start up? If so yes and it was fine

bubbles0169

Help it wont start up, it tries to then after a couple of seconds it shuts off

aliEnRIK

bubbles0169 wrote: »

Help it wont start up, it tries to then after a couple of seconds it shuts off

That usually points to a faulty PSU

bubbles0169

are they easy to replace?

The_Safordian

bubbles0169 wrote: »

are they easy to replace?

Unscrew and unplug. Make sure the replacement has the same type of connections and the voltage is either the same or higher

Myser

The_Safordian wrote: »

Make sure the replacement has the same type of connections and the voltage is either the same or higher

I think you meant wattage not voltage? Higher voltage PSU won't work!

aliEnRIK

bubbles0169 wrote: »

are they easy to replace?

PSU = Power Supply Unit

If youve never done one before it 'looks' complicated, but is in fact quite straightforward
Just buy one the same WATTAGE or higher (Definitely not lower) with the same connections on
All connections can only fit one way round so its a simple case of unplug all connections from the old one (Make little notes if you need to), unscrew and remove the old PSU, then fit in the new PSU, and simply re-attach the connections

birkee

Lil306 wrote: »

Did you install all the motherboard stand offs.

I had an issue with it and it's because I didn't install them all and it was shorting out electronically on the metal causing it to power on.

Good grief!!

That's a bit like having no insulation on your house wiring, because the wires aren't touching each other. :eek: