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Old 03-09-2012, 11:34 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by Gumby View Post
My computer suddenly won't turn on anymore. I've tested the power supply on another computer and it works fine. Right now, the ONLY thing connected is the PS to the motherboard. It turns on (fans spin, etc) for a brief moment, then everything shuts off again.

I noticed the following on my motherboard:



Is it time to buy a new motherboard? I think this is 6+ years old...
Hmm, it does look like bad caps, which was a major problem from around that time.

You could test another power supply with that motherboard, but I would say it's time for a new motherboard.
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