Desktop wont turn on sometimes.

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buckstrickland

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I turn on the button and probably twice in the past few days it turns on for a split sec then turns off I get no screen just I see lights turn on then right off, I have to unplug for a couple of seconds then plug back in then everything is fine, I have no errors or no blue screens and the PC runs like normal, is something going out? can someone give me an idea why this happens? thank you
 
PCS

PCS

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Welcome to our forums buckstrickland :)

Regarding your issue, what happens if you don't unplug the PC for a few seconds, does it not turn on?
 
Meds

Meds

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Moderator
I know this may sound a bit silly but when you push the on/off button does it stick or feel lose as though the switch isn't being pushed correctly?
 
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buckstrickland

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Meds said:
I know this may sound a bit silly but when you push the on/off button does it stick or feel lose as though the switch isn't being pushed correctly?
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It has always been loose, it feels the same when it turns on properly and when it turns on for a split second then turns off.
 
PCS

PCS

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Are you sure it's not sticking, because pressing and holding the power button in will cause it to cut off after a few seconds of being turned on? Next timer it happens gently nudge the power button to see if it pops back out.
 
Meds

Meds

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Moderator
Strange..... can you please PM your order number to me and I will get Tech Support to look into this in the morning - they may have come across similar faults.
 
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buckstrickland

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PCS said:
Are you sure it's not sticking, because pressing and holding the power button in will cause it to cut off after a few seconds of being turned on? Next timer it happens gently nudge the power button to see if it pops back out.
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yep im certain its not sticking, its always a gentle press and its for less than a second.
 
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buckstrickland

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it has now gotten worser, it turns on but it doesn't get to the motherboard screen and i dont hear the beep, after a 10-20 seconds it turns it self off, it does however bootup properly if i turn off the (power switch at the back) for 10 seconds and then turn it back on.
 
Meds

Meds

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I have asked a couple of member of the Tech Support and RMA Dept to see if there could be a quick fix they know about and I'm afraid they haven't been able to think what it could be. At this stage, I would recommend going down the official channels and contact Tech Support via email/phone - details can be found in my sig.
 
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